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CVE-2026-112451

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking

Risk score
59/100
CVSS
8.2 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.3%
Published
26 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is
An out-of-bounds read 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. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service or disclose process memory.
Affected
See advisory
Fix
Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

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TL;DR

Apple patches 304 vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-112451, an out-of-bounds read fixed with improved bounds checking.

  • CVE-2026-112451 is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2.
  • A remote attacker may cause a denial-of-service or disclose process memory.
  • SecurityWeek reports that CVE-2026-112451 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2.
  • SANS Internet Storm Center mentions CVE-2026-112451 in a list of 304 patched vulnerabilities.

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Why it is Yellow

  • CVSS 8.2 high
  • Remotely exploitable without logging in

References

Original description

An out-of-bounds read 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. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service or disclose process memory.

Last activity 26 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.