CVE-2026-84607: A sandboxed app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple iOS and iPadOS
A race condition was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. A sandboxed app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84607 describes a race condition vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow a sandboxed application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The underlying issue was addressed by Apple through improved state management. The vulnerability affects versions before iOS and iPadOS 26.7 and 27, and macOS versions prior to Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7. Apple has released fixes in these versions and related platforms including tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a sandboxed app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. This elevates the privileges of a malicious app beyond its sandbox restrictions, posing a significant security risk to affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. Users and administrators should update to these versions to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official updates.
CVE-2026-84607: A sandboxed app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. A sandboxed app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84607 describes a race condition vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could allow a sandboxed application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The underlying issue was addressed by Apple through improved state management. The vulnerability affects versions before iOS and iPadOS 26.7 and 27, and macOS versions prior to Golden Gate 27, Sequoia 15.8, and Tahoe 26.7. Apple has released fixes in these versions and related platforms including tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS 27.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a sandboxed app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. This elevates the privileges of a malicious app beyond its sandbox restrictions, posing a significant security risk to affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. Users and administrators should update to these versions to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T21:13:23.285Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8611155bf5e2cf59d2db8
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:03:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:01:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 07:01:22 UTC
Views: 22
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