Apple iOS/iPadOS/macOS prior 26.7.2/27.2/15.8.2 memory corruption

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 4.8 | $5k-$25k | 0.32- |
Summary
A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS, iPadOS and macOS. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-112698. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS, iPadOS and macOS. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. 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. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-112698 since 10/19/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/26/2026).
Upgrading to version 26.7.2, 27.2 or 15.8.2 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
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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: 5.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8
VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26.7.2/27.2/15.8.2
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-2026-112698 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-112698
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426825
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
Entry
Created: 10/26/2026 22:54Changes: 10/26/2026 22:54 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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