Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2026-112576
Published: October 27, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU157869
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-112576
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to potentially cause unintended kernel behavior through malformed input.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the macOS kernel when processing input from a local application. A local user can supply malformed input through a local application to potentially trigger unintended kernel behavior.
Affected software
macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2026-112576
Install update from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 27.2 26B123, 15.8.2 24H232, 26.7.2 25G332
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 26.7.2, 27.2 24B119, 27.2 24B120, 27.2 24B91020
iPadOS - addressed in versions 26.7.2, 27.2 24B119
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 26.7.2, 27.2 24B119, 27.2 24B120, 27.2 24B91020
iPadOS - addressed in versions 26.7.2, 27.2 24B119