CVE-2026-84517 Integer overflow in macOS

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

An integer overflow in macOS allows an app to cause unexpected system termination, requiring a patch to prevent denial of service.

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

What is CVE-2026-84517?

CVE-2026-84517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84517?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-84517?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-84517 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84517 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hphg-gm52-5jmq.

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