CVE-2026-20620
HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20620 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.7.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126348Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126349Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126350Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20620?
An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-20620?
CVE-2026-20620 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20620?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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