# CVE-2026-112688: Apple iOS and iPadOS memory corruption in file parsing

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-112688-a-memory-corruption-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-2026-112688 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-10-26

iOS and iPadOS contain a memory corruption vulnerability that affects iPhones and iPads when parsing certain files. An attacker could exploit this by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted file, potentially leading to unexpected app crashes or arbitrary code execution on the device.

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 macOS Sequoia](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-112688 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-112688 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-112688?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 26 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple Ios before 26.7 and before 27.2; Apple iPadOS before 26.7 and before 27.2; Apple macOS Golden Gate before 27.2; Apple macOS Sequoia before 15.8.2; and 1 more.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-112688?** Yes: fixed in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-112688 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-112688?** 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 iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2

## Technical details

A memory corruption issue in file parsing logic allows an attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds write or similar memory safety violation. The vulnerability is triggered by processing a maliciously crafted file and requires user interaction to open the file. Exploitation can result in app termination or arbitrary code execution with the app's privileges.

## Affected products

- Apple iOS before 26.7 and before 27.2
- Apple iPadOS before 26.7 and before 27.2
- Apple macOS Golden Gate before 27.2
- Apple macOS Sequoia before 15.8.2
- Apple macOS Tahoe before 26.7.2

## Timeline

- 2026-10-26: disclosed

## References

- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149041](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149041)
- [https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230](https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230)

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