AppleCVE-2026-84506
Apple macOS: use after free
High7.8CVE-2026-84506 · Published Sep 14, 2026 · updated Sep 16, 2026
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Product | < 15.8 | 15.8 |
| < 26.7 | 26.7 | |
| < 27 | 27 |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity from
- CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
- Weakness
- CWE-416
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