# CVE-2026-112653: Apple Safari use-after-free in memory management

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-112653-a-use-after-free-issue-was-addressed-with-improved-memory  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-26. Updated: 2026-10-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-112653 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-26

Safari is Apple's web browser that handles untrusted web content. A use-after-free vulnerability in its memory management can be triggered by maliciously crafted web pages, causing the browser to crash unexpectedly or potentially allowing code execution.

Technologies: [Apple Ios](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/apple-ios), [Apple iPadOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/ipados), [Apple macOS Golden Gate](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos-golden-gate), [Apple Safari](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/safari), [Apple Visionos](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/visionos). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-112653 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-112653 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-112653?** Informational severity, published 26 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple Ios Before 26.7.2 and 27.2; Apple iPadOS Before 26.7.2 and 27.2; Apple macOS Golden Gate Before 27.2; Apple Safari Before 27.2; and 1 more.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-112653?** Yes: fixed in Safari 27.2, iOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, visionOS 27.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-112653 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a web application.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-112653?** Check whether you run Apple Ios, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS Golden Gate or one of the others listed at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in Safari 27.2, iOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, visionOS 27.2

## Technical details

A use-after-free issue exists in Safari's memory management, triggered when processing maliciously crafted web content. The vulnerability can lead to unexpected process termination. The issue is addressed through improved memory management in patched versions.

## Affected products

- Apple Safari Before 27.2
- Apple iOS Before 26.7.2 and 27.2
- Apple iPadOS Before 26.7.2 and 27.2
- Apple macOS Golden Gate Before 27.2
- Apple visionOS Before 27.2

## Timeline

- 2026-10-26: disclosed

## References

- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230)

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