An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. (CVE-2026-84596)
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple operating systems was fixed by improved bounds checking. The flaw could allow processing of a maliciously crafted font to disclose process memory. The issue is resolved in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84596 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that was addressed by improved bounds checking in multiple Apple operating systems. Exploitation involves processing a maliciously crafted font, which may lead to disclosure of process memory. The vulnerability affects several Apple OS platforms and is fixed in their respective version 27 releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information from the affected process. There is no indication of code execution or privilege escalation from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
The 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 was addressed with improved bounds checking. (CVE-2026-84596)
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple operating systems was fixed by improved bounds checking. The flaw could allow processing of a maliciously crafted font to disclose process memory. The issue is resolved 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-2026-84596 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that was addressed by improved bounds checking in multiple Apple operating systems. Exploitation involves processing a maliciously crafted font, which may lead to disclosure of process memory. The vulnerability affects several Apple OS platforms and is fixed in their respective version 27 releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in disclosure of process memory, potentially exposing sensitive information from the affected process. There is no indication of code execution or privilege escalation from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
The 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-mw78-7w7q-c746
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-84596"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8a18d55bf5e2cf5f3d3e8
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:38:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:46:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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