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CVE-2026-112415 Apple CVE debrief
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation in various Apple operating systems and visionOS. This issue could allow an app to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching for devices running affected operating systems and visionOS. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the out-of-bounds write issue addressed in multiple Apple operating systems and visionOS.
- Vendor
- Apple
- Product
- iOS and iPadOS
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-26
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-27
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-26
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-27
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Apple device management and security should assess exposure and prioritize patching for devices running affected operating systems and visionOS. This includes IT teams managing Apple devices, security teams responsible for vulnerability management, and operators responsible for monitoring system logs. They should review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance, and plan
Why it matters
CVE-2026-112415 is an out-of-bounds write issue in Apple operating systems and visionOS that could allow an app to cause system termination or memory corruption. Defenders should prioritize patching and monitoring affected systems.
- Unexpected system termination or process memory corruption could occur if an app exploits this vulnerability.
- Defenders need to verify and apply patches to prevent potential exploitation.
- Inventory and monitoring of affected systems are necessary to detect potential exposure.
Technical summary
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation in various Apple operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. This issue could allow an app to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory. The vulnerability is caused by a lack of proper input validation, which allows an app to write data outside the bounds of a buffer. This can lead to unexpected system termination or memory corruption. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected Apple devices, especially those exposed to untrusted apps.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected Apple devices, especially those exposed to untrusted apps.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and apply patches for affected Apple devices, especially those exposed to untrusted apps.
- Inventory Apple devices and check for exposure to untrusted apps.
- Monitor system logs for unexpected termination or memory corruption events.
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the out-of-bounds write issue addressed in multiple Apple operating systems and visionOS. Official references from Apple are included, but specific version details are limited.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-112415 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-112415
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-112415 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112415
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/149526
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.