CVE-2026-84572: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory in Apple macOS
CVE-2026-84572 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an out-of-bounds read could allow an application to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory. The issue was addressed by improved bounds checking and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in macOS that could be exploited by an application to cause the system to terminate unexpectedly or to read kernel memory. Apple fixed the issue by improving bounds checking in the affected components. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Potential Impact
An attacker with the ability to run an application on the affected macOS versions could cause a system crash or potentially read sensitive kernel memory. This could lead to denial of service or information disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update affected macOS installations to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 or later to apply the official fix. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-84572: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2026-84572 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an out-of-bounds read could allow an application to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory. The issue was addressed by improved bounds checking and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in macOS that could be exploited by an application to cause the system to terminate unexpectedly or to read kernel memory. Apple fixed the issue by improving bounds checking in the affected components. The fix is included in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.
Potential Impact
An attacker with the ability to run an application on the affected macOS versions could cause a system crash or potentially read sensitive kernel memory. This could lead to denial of service or information disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update affected macOS installations to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 or later to apply the official fix. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:17.755Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8610d55bf5e2cf59d2bfc
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:33:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 06:01:23 UTC
Views: 3
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