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CVE-2026-86929: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking

Source GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-86929· High 8.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 27 : patch macOS soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 22:42 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
Patch
Available – fixed in 27, 26.7.2, 15.8.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 26 Oct 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade macOS to 27, 26.7.2 or 15.8.2.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <27
Fixed in
  • 27
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <26.7.2
Fixed in
  • 26.7.2
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <15.8.2
Fixed in
  • 15.8.2

AI-suggested

Apply the official fixes by updating to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. These versions contain improved bounds checking that addresses the out-of-bounds write issue.

Description

CVE-2026-86929 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in macOS that was addressed by improved bounds checking. The flaw could allow arbitrary code execution when processing a maliciously crafted file. The issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2.

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