CVE-2026-112425 in iOS
Summary
by MITRE • 10/26/2026
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2. Processing a 3D model may result in disclosure of process memory.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/26/2026
The vulnerability described constitutes an out-of-bounds read flaw within the system components responsible for processing three-dimensional models on Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS. This type of error occurs when a software application attempts to access data at a memory address that lies outside the boundaries of the intended buffer or array. In this specific instance, the flaw is rooted in insufficient bounds checking during the parsing or rendering pipeline for 3D model files. When an attacker provides a maliciously crafted three-dimensional file designed to trigger edge cases in the geometry processing logic, the application may read memory locations that were not allocated for that operation. This failure to validate input dimensions against actual buffer sizes allows the program to retrieve data from adjacent memory regions, effectively bypassing standard isolation mechanisms intended to protect sensitive information within the process space.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is primarily centered on unauthorized disclosure of process memory contents. By exploiting the out-of-bounds read condition, a remote attacker could potentially extract arbitrary bytes from the application's virtual address space. This data may include cryptographic keys, session tokens, private user data, or internal system structures that are not meant to be exposed to external entities. The severity of this disclosure depends heavily on the context in which the vulnerable component operates and whether additional exploitation techniques can chain with other vulnerabilities to achieve code execution. However, even as a standalone issue, memory disclosure poses significant risks to confidentiality integrity, potentially enabling further attacks such as information gathering or bypassing security controls that rely on secret values stored in memory.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns closely with CWE-125, which defines out-of-bounds read errors where software reads data past the end of a buffer. It also relates to CWE-20 regarding improper input validation, as the root cause is the lack of rigorous checks on the dimensions and structure of incoming 3D model files. In terms of adversary tactics, this flaw supports the ATT&CK technique T1530, Data from Local System, specifically under the sub-category of data from memory dumps or direct access to sensitive information without modification. The exploitation likely occurs during the initial interaction phase where an attacker delivers a malicious payload via email, web application, or compromised website that prompts the user to open the crafted 3D file.
Mitigation for this vulnerability requires immediate patching through the provided software updates. Apple has addressed the issue by implementing improved bounds checking mechanisms within the rendering engine and model processing libraries across iOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2. Organizations should prioritize deploying these updates to all affected devices to eliminate the attack surface associated with processing untrusted three-dimensional content. Additionally, users are advised to exercise caution when opening files from unknown sources and to ensure that their operating systems remain up-to-date with the latest security patches. Implementing strict input validation policies in custom applications that handle 3D data can also help prevent similar issues by ensuring that all buffer accesses are verified against allocated limits before execution.