Apple Patches CoreGraphics Flaw Possibly Exploited in Targeted Attacks
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Apple has rolled out security updates to fix a CoreGraphics vulnerability affecting older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-86950, is an out-of-bounds write that could allow arbitrary code execution when a maliciously crafted file is processed. Apple says the issue may have been exploited in targeted attacks.
Affected platforms:
- Older versions of iOS
- Older versions of iPadOS
- Older versions of macOS
Users on older releases should apply the available updates as soon as possible to close the exposure window. Given that exploitation has possibly occurred in the wild, prompt patching is strongly advised.
Source: The Hacker News
Are you running any of the affected older iOS, iPadOS, or macOS versions in your environment, and how are you handling the update?
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