CVE-2026-84597
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2026-84597 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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-2026-84597?
An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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-2026-84597?
CVE-2026-84597 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84597?
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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