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CVE-2026-112521

Apple Macos: buffer overflow

Risk score
58/100
CVSS
9.3 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.2%
Published
26 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is
A buffer overflow 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 sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
Affected
Apple Macos
Fix
Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Story map

Story map: Apple MacosTHE FLAWSTHE FIXCVE-2026-112521Buffer overflowCVSS 9.3 · EPSS 0%CVE-2026-65400Apple macOS ImproperAuthentication VulnerabilityCVSS 9.8 · exploitedCVE-2026-112526Buffer overflowCVSS 9.8 · EPSS 1%CVE-2026-86868Authentication bypassCVSS 9.1 · EPSS 0%FixApply the vendor's securityupdate; see the linked advisory.Who is exposedApple MacosRED · ACT TODAYApple MacosAn authentication issue wasaddressed with improved statemanagement. This issue is fixedin macOS Golden Gate 27, macOSSequoia 15.7.9, macOS Sonoma14.8.9, macOS Tahoe 26.6.1,macOS Tahoe 26.7. An attacker…Where it standsExploited in the wildOn CISA's exploited list since 18 AugUS federal deadline 21 AugHOW IT UNFOLDEDOfficial record on the left, the press on the right, oldest first.18 Aug · CISAAdded to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list21 Aug · DeadlineUS federal agencies must have patchedCONNECTS TOSame weaknessBuffer overflow (CWE-120)56 other warnings in 30 days →Same productEarlier Apple Macos warnings120 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 Macos: Red, act today. An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.8.9, macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials.

The flaws

The fix

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

Who is exposed: Apple Macos

Where it stands

  • Exploited in the wild
  • On CISA's exploited list since 18 Aug
  • US federal deadline 21 Aug

How it unfolded

  1. 18 Aug, CISA (official): Added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
  2. 21 Aug, Deadline (official): US federal agencies must have patched

Connects to

Why it is Yellow

  • CVSS 9.3 critical

References

Original description

A buffer overflow 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 sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

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