An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. (CVE-2026-84597)
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple operating systems was addressed by improved input validation. The flaw could allow processing of a maliciously crafted font to disclose process memory. This issue is fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84597 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that was mitigated by enhancing input validation in Apple OS platforms. The vulnerability could be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted font, potentially leading to disclosure of process memory. The issue affects multiple Apple operating systems and has been resolved in their respective version 27 releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information to an attacker. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. Users and administrators should apply these official updates to remediate the issue.
An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. (CVE-2026-84597)
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple operating systems was addressed by improved input validation. The flaw could allow processing of a maliciously crafted font to disclose process memory. This issue is fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84597 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that was mitigated by enhancing input validation in Apple OS platforms. The vulnerability could be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted font, potentially leading to disclosure of process memory. The issue affects multiple Apple operating systems and has been resolved in their respective version 27 releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information to an attacker. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
This vulnerability is fixed in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. Users and administrators should apply these official updates to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-vpwh-5hfw-6734
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-84597"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8a18b55bf5e2cf5f3d3b9
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:38:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:46:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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