CVE-2026-86929: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 27 : patch macOS soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 22:42 UTC
- 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
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| ApplemacOS | Affected
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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.