CVE-2026-84516

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified

CVE-2026-84516 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Processing a maliciously crafted file may result in unexpected app termination or disclosure of process memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.42%

35.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos>= 15.0, < 15.8
AppleMacos>= 26.0, < 26.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-84516?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Processing a maliciously crafted file may result in unexpected app termination or disclosure of process memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-84516?
CVE-2026-84516 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84516?
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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Source: NVD / NIST