CVE-2026-84599

Memory Handling Flaw Could Corrupt Kernel and Cause System Termination on Apple OS

Published Oct 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 4.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Memory Handling Flaw Could Corrupt Kernel and Cause System Termination on Apple OS
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Kernel Memory Corruption Causing Unexpected System Termination in Apple OS Family
Weaknesses CWE-787
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-119
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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

cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Kernel Memory Corruption Causing Unexpected System Termination in Apple OS Family
Weaknesses CWE-787
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Improper Memory Handling in Apple Operating Systems Resulting in Kernel Corruption or Unexpected System Termination
Weaknesses CWE-119
CWE-416
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple ipados
Apple iphone Os
Weaknesses NVD-CWE-noinfo
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apple ipados
Apple iphone Os
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Improper Memory Handling in Apple Operating Systems Resulting in Kernel Corruption or Unexpected System Termination
First Time appeared Apple
Apple ios And Ipados
Apple macos
Apple tvos
Apple visionos
Apple watchos
Weaknesses CWE-119
CWE-416
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple ios And Ipados
Apple macos
Apple tvos
Apple visionos
Apple watchos
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Nov 2, 2026, 7:11 PM
Reserved
Sep 1, 2026, 9:13 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 26, 2026, 9:20 PM
Modified
Nov 2, 2026, 8:18 PM