A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. (CVE-2026-84506)
CVE-2026-84506 is a use-after-free vulnerability in macOS that was addressed by improved memory management. The flaw could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in macOS, which was remediated through improved memory management techniques. Exploitation of this flaw could enable an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. The vendor has fixed the issue in specific macOS versions: Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker-controlled application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, leading to full system compromise or unauthorized control over the operating system kernel.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue.
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. (CVE-2026-84506)
Description
CVE-2026-84506 is a use-after-free vulnerability in macOS that was addressed by improved memory management. The flaw could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in macOS, which was remediated through improved memory management techniques. Exploitation of this flaw could enable an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. The vendor has fixed the issue in specific macOS versions: Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker-controlled application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, leading to full system compromise or unauthorized control over the operating system kernel.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-79hg-9f4v-qprr
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-84506"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8a1a555bf5e2cf5f3d4e9
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:38:45 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:51:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 02:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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