CVE-2026-84590

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified

CVE-2026-84590 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination or heap corruption.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.32%

25.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos< 15.8.2
AppleMacos>= 26.0, < 26.7.2
AppleMacos>= 27.0, < 27.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-84590?
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. A remote attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination or heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2026-84590?
CVE-2026-84590 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84590?
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.

How Strix Helps

Related CVEs from 2026

Are you affected by CVE-2026-84590?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST