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CVE-2026-112518

An issue with signature validation was addressed with improved checks

Risk score
44/100
CVSS
6.3 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.4%
Published
26 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is
An issue with signature validation was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to impersonate a Kerberos KDC.
Affected
Apple Ipados
Fix
Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Story map

Story map: Apple IpadosTHE FLAWSTHE FIXCVE-2026-112518An issue with signaturevalidation was addressed withimproved checksCVSS 6.3 · EPSS 0%CVE-2026-112607Out-of-bounds read can lead toinformation disclosureCVSS 8.2 · EPSS 1%CVE-2026-112671Denial of serviceCVSS 7.5 · EPSS 1%CVE-2026-112595Authentication bypassCVSS 7.5 · EPSS 1%FixApply the vendor's securityupdate; see the linked advisory.Who is exposedApple IpadosAMBER · PATCH THIS WEEKApple IpadosAn out-of-bounds read wasaddressed with improved boundschecking. This issue is fixed iniOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOSGolden Gate 27.2. A remoteattacker may be able to leakmemory.Where it standsNo known exploitationCONNECTS TOSame weaknessCWE-347 (CWE-347)93 other warnings in 30 days →Same productEarlier Apple Ipados warnings133 in the last 90 days →
Story map: the flaws, the fix, how it unfolded and what it connects to. Boxes link to the record or article.

At a glance

Apple Ipados: Amber, patch this week. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2. A remote attacker may be able to leak memory.

The flaws

  • CVE-2026-112518: An issue with signature validation was addressed with improved checks (CVSS 6.3 · EPSS 0%)
  • CVE-2026-112607: Out-of-bounds read can lead to information disclosure (CVSS 8.2 · EPSS 1%)
  • CVE-2026-112671: Denial of service (CVSS 7.5 · EPSS 1%)
  • CVE-2026-112595: Authentication bypass (CVSS 7.5 · EPSS 1%)

The fix

Fix: Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.

Who is exposed: Apple Ipados

Where it stands

  • No known exploitation

Connects to

Why it is Yellow

  • CVSS 6.3 medium

References

Original description

An issue with signature validation was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to impersonate a Kerberos KDC.

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