CVE-2026-20620 Information disclosure in macOS

High 7.7 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds read in macOS allows attackers to read kernel memory or cause system termination, requiring a security patch.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-20620?

CVE-2026-20620 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-20620?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20620?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-20620 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-20620 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-20620 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3jj8-9qpj-6989.

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