CVE-2026-84506: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple macOS
CVE-2026-84506 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple macOS that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue was addressed by improved memory management and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. This vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in macOS that could enable an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. Apple fixed the issue by improving memory management in the kernel. The affected versions are all macOS releases before Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7. No CVSS score is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. However, there are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes 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 this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-84506: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2026-84506 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Apple macOS that could allow an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue was addressed by improved memory management and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7. This vulnerability affects versions prior to these fixed releases.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in macOS that could enable an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. Apple fixed the issue by improving memory management in the kernel. The affected versions are all macOS releases before Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7. No CVSS score is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. However, there are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes 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 this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.748Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610255bf5e2cf59d2835
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:29:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 06:01:23 UTC
Views: 9
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