CVE-2026-84572 Information disclosure in macOS

High 7.1 Published 14 Sep 2026 Updated 26 Oct 2026

An app can trigger an out-of-bounds read to access kernel memory or cause system termination, requiring an OS update.

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-2026-84572?

CVE-2026-84572 is a high-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 out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. 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 or read kernel memory.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84572?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-84572?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84572 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-84572 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84572 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q8jw-3p5c-285v.