CVE-2026-84505

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-09-14 21:17

Updated : 2026-09-16 01:08

NVD link : CVE-2026-84505

Mitre link : CVE-2026-84505

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-84505

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

CWE-787

Out-of-bounds Write

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