# CVE-2026-112689: Apple iOS out-of-bounds write in Accelerate Framework

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-112689-an-out-of-bounds-write-issue-was-addressed-with-improved-input  
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-2026-112689 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-26

iOS and iPadOS devices include the Accelerate Framework for image processing. A maliciously crafted image could trigger an out-of-bounds write vulnerability, causing the app to crash or corrupt kernel memory. An attacker would need to trick a user into processing a specially crafted image.

Technologies: [Apple Ios](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/apple-ios), [Apple iPadOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/ipados), [Apple macOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos), [Apple Tvos](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/tvos). Vendors: [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-112689 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-112689 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-112689?** Informational severity, published 26 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Apple Ios before 26.7.2 and before 27.2; Apple iPadOS before 26.7.2 and before 27.2; Apple macOS Golden Gate before 27.2, Sequoia before 15.8.2, Tahoe before 26.7.2; Apple Tvos before 27.2.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-112689?** Yes: fixed in iOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-112689 attacked?** It is attacked over the network or with local access, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-112689?** Check whether you run Apple Ios, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS 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 26.7.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 26.7.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2

## Technical details

An out-of-bounds write issue in Apple's Accelerate Framework allows processing of maliciously crafted images to trigger memory corruption. The vulnerability is in image processing functionality and requires user interaction to process a malicious image file. Successful exploitation may lead to unexpected app termination or kernel memory corruption.

## Affected products

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

## Timeline

- 2026-10-26: disclosed
- 2026-10-26: patched

## 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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