CVE-2026-113903: A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-113903?

safari: upgrade to 27.2; ipados: upgrade to 27.2; iphone os: upgrade to 27.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-113903 being exploited?

CVE-2026-113903 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-113903 affect?

CVE-2026-113903 affects safari, ipados, iphone os. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 27.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, visionOS 27.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to unexpected mem

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-113903?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-113903 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting safari, ipados, iphone os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 27.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, visionOS 27.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to unexpected memory modification.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2026-10-26
Last modified	2026-11-04

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-11-04 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-26 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-04 14:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple safari UPGRADE

Affected: < 27.2

Fixed in: 27.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy safari || rpm -q safari || safari --version

2. UPGRADE to 27.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade safari

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade safari

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

apple ipados UPGRADE

Affected: < 27.2

Fixed in: 27.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple iphone os UPGRADE

Affected: < 27.2

Fixed in: 27.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple macos UPGRADE

Affected: >= 27.0 and < 27.2

Fixed in: 27.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 27.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple visionos UPGRADE

Affected: < 27.2

Fixed in: 27.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-113903?

safari: upgrade to 27.2; ipados: upgrade to 27.2; iphone os: upgrade to 27.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-113903 being exploited?

CVE-2026-113903 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-113903 affect?

CVE-2026-113903 affects safari, ipados, iphone os. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 27.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, visionOS 27.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to unexpected mem

How urgent is CVE-2026-113903?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

iOS vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities · Safari vulnerabilities · Apple Safari and WebKit vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities

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References

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