CVE-2026-84562: An app may be able to access protected user data in Apple macOS
A race condition vulnerability in Apple macOS could allow an app to access protected user data. This issue has been addressed with additional validation and fixed in macOS version 26.6. Versions prior to 26.6 are affected. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84562 describes a race condition in Apple macOS that may permit an application to access protected user data. The vulnerability was mitigated by adding additional validation checks. The fix is included in macOS Tahoe 26.6, making all versions before 26.6 vulnerable.
Potential Impact
An application exploiting this race condition could gain unauthorized access to protected user data, potentially compromising user privacy and security. No information about active exploitation in the wild is available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS version 26.6 or later to apply the official fix addressing this race condition. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-84562: An app may be able to access protected user data in Apple macOS
Description
A race condition vulnerability in Apple macOS could allow an app to access protected user data. This issue has been addressed with additional validation and fixed in macOS version 26.6. Versions prior to 26.6 are affected. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84562 describes a race condition in Apple macOS that may permit an application to access protected user data. The vulnerability was mitigated by adding additional validation checks. The fix is included in macOS Tahoe 26.6, making all versions before 26.6 vulnerable.
Potential Impact
An application exploiting this race condition could gain unauthorized access to protected user data, potentially compromising user privacy and security. No information about active exploitation in the wild is available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to macOS version 26.6 or later to apply the official fix addressing this race condition. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.754Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610b55bf5e2cf59d2bef
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:33:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 02:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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