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Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS, iPadOS and tvOS

Priority LOW 24CWE-787Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Denial of service
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
None · None · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

Apple iOS and iPadOS before 27.2 and tvOS before 27.2 contain an out-of-bounds write flaw (CWE-787) that lets a write reach memory outside its intended bounds. An attacker on the local network with low privileges may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-03

Description from the CNA

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2. An attacker on the local network may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00158 4th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed iOS and iPadOS (Apple): 27.2tvOS (Apple): 27.2

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
AppleiOS and iPadOSbefore 27.227.2Patch availableCNA
AppletvOSbefore 27.227.2Patch availableCNA
  • iOS and iPadOS VendorApple Affected before 27.2 Fixed in 27.2 Patch available CNA
  • tvOS VendorApple Affected before 27.2 Fixed in 27.2 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 3

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 27.2VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 27.2VulnerableApple
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 27.2VulnerableApple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 27.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 27.2 Vulnerable ·Apple
  • cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 27.2 Vulnerable ·Apple

Remediation

Update iOS and iPadOS to 27.2 and tvOS to 27.2, which fix the issue.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-03

  • Fix · CNA iOS and iPadOS (Apple) Fixed in 27.2
  • Fix · CNA tvOS (Apple) Fixed in 27.2

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Release ·

    Apple tvOS 27.2

    72 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 16 MEDIUM, 56 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2026-80785 Use-after-free in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS and other systemsPriority MEDIUM 48
    • TI-2026-80618 Memory corruption in Apple platforms via crafted video filePriority MEDIUM 42
    • TI-2026-80853 Use-after-free in Apple Safari and iOS enables code executionPriority MEDIUM 41
  • Release ·

    Apple iOS and iPadOS 27.2

    40 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 10 MEDIUM, 30 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2026-80671 Sandbox escape in Apple Safari and other Apple platformsPriority MEDIUM 50
    • TI-2026-80835 Out-of-bounds read in Apple iOS, iPadOS and macOS may leak memoryPriority MEDIUM 42
    • TI-2026-80618 Memory corruption in Apple platforms via crafted video filePriority MEDIUM 42

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-26 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-112687
  2. 2026-10-27 Alias added: GHSA-8jqw-9234-45p2
  3. 2026-11-03 CVSS score added · NVD
  4. 2026-11-03 Weakness changed · NVD
  5. 2026-11-03 CVSS score added · CISA ADP
  6. 2026-11-03 Weakness changed · CISA ADP
  7. 2026-11-03 CISA SSVC decision points changed

References

  • TI-2025-28008 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2025-22441 Apple iOS and iPadOS: An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-22440 Memory corruption in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-17951 Out-of-bounds write in Apple Safari KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2025-17847 Use after free in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2022-06854 Out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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