CVE-2026-86940: An app may be able to disclose kernel memory in Apple macOS
Description
A vulnerability in Apple macOS allows an application to potentially disclose kernel memory. The issue was resolved by removing the vulnerable code and is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Versions prior to 27 are affected.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86940 describes a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may be able to disclose kernel memory. The vulnerability was addressed by removing the vulnerable code, with the fix implemented in macOS Golden Gate 27. This means that all versions before 27 are affected by this issue.
Potential Impact
An application exploiting this vulnerability could potentially access sensitive kernel memory, which may lead to information disclosure. No further details on exploitation or additional impacts are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Users and administrators should update to this version to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T16:43:41.880Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6c19d2cdf04f656e4a8be
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 01:19:25 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 01:34:12 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 01:48:10 UTC
Views: 3
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