Description
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
Published: 2026-09-14
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035 cve-icon cve-icon
History

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0000

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Title Kernel buffer overflow leads to system termination or memory corruption
Weaknesses CWE-119
CWE-120

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:45:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

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Description A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
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Apple Macos
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-14T20:48:15.606Z

Reserved: 2026-09-01T21:13:17.749Z

Link: CVE-2026-84520

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-14T21:17:28.550

Modified: 2026-09-14T21:17:28.550

Link: CVE-2026-84520

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Updated: 2026-09-15T11:30:12Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

  • CWE-120

    Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')