CVE-2026-112552

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Out-of-Bounds Write in macOS Golden Gate

Publication date: 2026-10-26

Last updated on: 2026-10-26

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An attacker with control of a network file server may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-26

Last Modified

2026-10-26

Generated

2026-10-27

AI Q&A

2026-10-27

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-112552

EUVD

EUVD-2026-110428

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Apple	macOS	0
Apple	macOS	0
Apple	macOS	0

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability caused by insufficient bounds checking. An attacker who controls a network file server could exploit this to write data outside intended memory areas, potentially causing system crashes or unexpected termination.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Apple macOS versions and requires checking system updates. Run softwareupdate --list on macOS to check for available updates addressing CVE-2026-112552. Ensure your system is updated to macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 or later.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to system instability or crashes. An attacker might cause unexpected termination of the affected system by leveraging control over a network file server.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update your macOS to the latest version. Specifically install macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 or newer. Avoid accessing untrusted network file servers until the update is applied.

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