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CVE-2026-112698: Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS may crash from app

CVE-2026-112698 · published 9 days ago
Summary

iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions listed can be forced to stop unexpectedly by a malicious app. This can cause the device to shut down or restart without warning, potentially interrupting work. Updating to the latest system releases resolves the issue.

What to do
  • Update apple ios and ipados to version 26.7.2 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple ipados < 26.7.2
>= 27.0, < 27.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple iphone_os < 26.7.2
>= 27.0, < 27.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple macos >= 15.0, < 15.8.2
>= 26.0, < 26.7.2
>= 27.0, < 27.2
< 15.8.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple ios and ipados < 26.7.2
Original advisory text
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....
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.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published26 Oct 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen26 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-112698 · MITRE
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