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CVE-2026-86958: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling

Source GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-86958· High

Not known to be exploited · fixed in 27 : patch macOS soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 22:29 UTC

Severity
High

Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · CVSS not yet scored by NVD

Patch
Available – fixed in 27, 26.7.2, 15.8.2

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 26 Oct 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade macOS to 27, 26.7.2 or 15.8.2.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <27
Fixed in
  • 27
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <26.7.2
Fixed in
  • 26.7.2
ApplemacOSAffected
  • <15.8.2
Fixed in
  • 15.8.2

AI-suggested

Apply the official patches provided by Apple by upgrading to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. These updates include improved memory handling that addresses the vulnerability.

Description

CVE-2026-86958 is a vulnerability in macOS where an attacker with memory write capability could bypass pointer authentication codes and execute arbitrary code. The issue has been addressed with improved memory handling and fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2.

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