Apple iOS 27.2 fixes 163 flaws, including critical WebKit RCE
The release addresses memory corruption, sandbox escape, kernel writes, and unauthorized access to sensitive user data across many components.
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CVE-2026-112696
Out-of-bounds write in Apple OS kernel via an app
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AI analysisSummaries by Vani AI
An out-of-bounds write in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS can let a local app crash the system or corrupt kernel memory. Apple fixed it with tighter bounds checking. A user must run the app; remote or unauthenticated triggering is not described. Devices still on builds before the listed OS updates are affected.
What to do: Update to iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, or visionOS 27.2.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS | — | 27.2 |
| Apple iPadOS | — | 27.2 |
| Apple macOS Golden Gate | — | 27.2 |
| Apple macOS Sequoia | — | 15.8.2 |
| Apple macOS Tahoe | — | 26.7.2 |
| Apple visionOS | — | 27.2 |
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Description · NVD
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, visionOS 27.2. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.