CVE-2026-84588

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2026-84588 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Mounting a maliciously crafted disk image may cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.24%

15.1th 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-2026-84588?
A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Mounting a maliciously crafted disk image may cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-84588?
CVE-2026-84588 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84588?
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