Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1 out-of-bounds write

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 6.0 | $5k-$25k | 0.66- |
Summary
A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-112553. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26.7.1/27.1. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.
The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-112553 since 10/19/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/26/2026).
Upgrading to version 15.8.2, 26.7.2 or 27.2 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Type
Vendor
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Version
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-bounds writeCWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: macOS 15.8.2/26.7.2/27.2
Timeline
10/19/2026 CVE reserved10/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/26/2026 VulDB entry created
10/26/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-112553 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-112553
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426710
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
Entry
Created: 10/26/2026 22:22Changes: 10/26/2026 22:22 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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