CVE-2026-112457
A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management
- Risk score
- 43/100
- CVSS
- 7.1 v3.1
- Published
- 26 Oct 2026
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What to know
- What it is
- A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An attacker on the local network may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory.
- Affected
- See advisory
- Fix
- Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
- Exploitation
- Exploitation reported in the press
In the news
TL;DR
Apple patches 304 vulnerabilities, including a double free issue that can cause system termination or corrupt process memory.
- CVE-2026-112457: double free issue addressed with improved memory management
- Apple patches 304 vulnerabilities in October 2026 update
- CVE-2026-112457 affects macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2
- SANS Internet Storm Center reports CVE-2026-112457 is fixed in macOS updates
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Why it is Yellow
- CVSS 7.1 high
References
Original description
A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An attacker on the local network may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory.
Last activity 26 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.