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AppleCVE-2026-86900

Apple macOS: out-of-bounds read

Medium6.5CVE-2026-86900 · Published Sep 14, 2026 · updated Sep 18, 2026

An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Mounting a maliciously crafted exFAT volume may cause unexpected system termination or kernel memory disclosure.

Apple advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
macOS
Product
< 2727
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity from
CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness
CWE-125

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