CVE-2026-84530: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-84530 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to disclose kernel memory. The issue was addressed with improved memory management and fixed in iOS and iPadOS versions 26.7 and later, including other Apple operating systems such as macOS Golden Gate 27 and tvOS 27. This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive kernel memory data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an information disclosure flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an application to disclose kernel memory. The underlying issue was related to insufficient memory management controls. Apple fixed this vulnerability in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, as well as in subsequent versions of related Apple operating systems. No CVSS score is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability could potentially access sensitive kernel memory, which may lead to leakage of confidential information or aid in further attacks. However, no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
This issue is fixed in iOS and iPadOS versions 26.7 and later. Users and administrators should update affected devices to iOS 26.7 or newer to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-84530: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-84530 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may be able to disclose kernel memory. The issue was addressed with improved memory management and fixed in iOS and iPadOS versions 26.7 and later, including other Apple operating systems such as macOS Golden Gate 27 and tvOS 27. This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive kernel memory data.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an information disclosure flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow an application to disclose kernel memory. The underlying issue was related to insufficient memory management controls. Apple fixed this vulnerability in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, as well as in subsequent versions of related Apple operating systems. No CVSS score is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
An app exploiting this vulnerability could potentially access sensitive kernel memory, which may lead to leakage of confidential information or aid in further attacks. However, no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
This issue is fixed in iOS and iPadOS versions 26.7 and later. Users and administrators should update affected devices to iOS 26.7 or newer to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.750Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610655bf5e2cf59d297d
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:02 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:31:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 3
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