# CVE-2026-86972: CoreAudio: Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to memory corruption

CVE-2026-86972 is fixed in Tahoe on 1 platform by Tahoe 26.7.2 (version 26.7.2), released October 26, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-86972
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
- EPSS: 0.0020
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 26, 2026
- Vendor advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522

## Description

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | Tahoe | 26.7.2 | [Tahoe 26.7.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/tahoe-26.7.2.md) | Oct 26, 2026 |

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