CVE-2026-84588

Kernel Memory Corruption via Malicious Disk Image on macOS

Published Sep 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Mounting a maliciously crafted disk image may cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

Remediation

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Title Kernel Memory Corruption via Malicious Disk Image on macOS
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Memory Corruption in macOS via Malicious Disk Image Mounting
Weaknesses CWE-119
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Memory Corruption in macOS via Malicious Disk Image Mounting
Weaknesses CWE-119
CWE-787
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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description A memory corruption issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Mounting a maliciously crafted disk image may cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 26, 2026, 8:37 PM
Reserved
Sep 1, 2026, 9:13 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 14, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Sep 16, 2026, 3:27 PM