CVE-2026-84520

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified

CVE-2026-84520 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.14%

3.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos< 27.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-84520?
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-84520?
CVE-2026-84520 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84520?
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