CVE-2026-112416 Apple CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Apple device security, particularly those managing video file processing or playback systems, should assess exposure and prioritize patching. This includes security teams, IT administrators, and operators responsible for maintaining Apple devices, as well as vulnerability management teams and incident response teams.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected Apple devices, particularly those exposed to video file processing or playback, to prevent unexpected app termination or potential exploitation.

• Unexpected app termination or crashes
• Potential for malicious video files to cause denial-of-service
• Need for verification and patching of affected Apple devices
• Potential for exploitation requiring user interaction

Technical summary

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking in various Apple operating systems and devices. 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 maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination. The issue can be mitigated by verifying and applying patches for affected Apple devices, restricting video file processing and playback to trusted sources, and monitoring for unexpected app termination or suspicious activity.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected Apple devices, particularly those exposed to video file processing or playback.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify and apply patches for affected Apple devices
• Restrict video file processing and playback to trusted sources
• Monitor for unexpected app termination or suspicious activity
• 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 and affected Apple operating systems and devices. However, the CVSS score and severity are not available. Defenders should verify the official CVE and NVD records for accurate information. The issue affects various Apple operating systems and devices, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-26T21:17:31.433Z and has not been modified since then.

Sources and references

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.