CVE-2026-84596
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2026-84596 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. EPSS estimates a 0.20% 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 iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 27.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 27.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 27.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 27.0 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 27.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 27.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149036Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149037Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149038Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-84596?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-84596?
CVE-2026-84596 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84596?
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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