CVE-2026-112571

What it is

A memory initialization 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, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. Processing a maliciously crafted image may result in disclosure of process memory.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-10-26 21:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-11-05 15:13 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-10-26 21:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-05 15:13 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-908

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Apple Ipados < 26.7.2
• Apple Ipados < 27.2
• Apple Iphone Os < 26.7.2
• Apple Iphone Os < 27.2
• Apple macOS < 15.8.2
• Apple macOS < 26.7.2
• Apple macOS < 27.2
• Apple Tvos < 27.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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