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CVE-2026-84599

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling

Risk score
48/100
CVSS
7.8 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.2%
Published
26 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is
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.
Affected
Apple Ipados
Fix
Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Story map

Story map: Apple IpadosTHE FLAWSTHE FIXCVE-2026-84599The issue was addressed withimproved memory handlingCVSS 7.8 · EPSS 0%CVE-2026-112688Memory corruption can lead toremote code executionCVSS 8.8 · EPSS 1%CVE-2026-113912Out-of-bounds readCVSS 7.1 · EPSS 0%CVE-2026-84627Out-of-bounds writeCVSS 7.8 · EPSS 0%FixCheck the linked advisory forthe concrete fix, as it is notspecified in the record.Who is exposed{'products': ['iOS', 'iPadOS','macOS Golden Gate', 'macOSSequoia', 'macOS Tahoe'],'packages': [], 'versions': ['iOS26.7', 'iPadOS 26.7', 'iOS…AMBER · PATCH THIS WEEKApple IpadosA memory corruption issue wasaddressed with improvedmemory handling. An attackercould cause an unexpected apptermination or arbitrary codeexecution by parsing a file.Where it standsNo known exploitationCONNECTS TOSame weaknessMemory corruption (CWE-119)311 other warnings in 30 days →Same productEarlier Apple Ipados warnings23 in the last 90 days →
Story map: the flaws, the fix, how it unfolded and what it connects to. Boxes link to the record or article.

At a glance

Apple Ipados: Amber, patch this week. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. An attacker could cause an unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution by parsing a file.

The flaws

  • CVE-2026-84599: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling (CVSS 7.8 · EPSS 0%)
  • CVE-2026-112688: Memory corruption can lead to remote code execution (CVSS 8.8 · EPSS 1%)
  • CVE-2026-113912: Out-of-bounds read (CVSS 7.1 · EPSS 0%)
  • CVE-2026-84627: Out-of-bounds write (CVSS 7.8 · EPSS 0%)

The fix

Fix: Check the linked advisory for the concrete fix, as it is not specified in the record.

Who is exposed: {'products': ['iOS', 'iPadOS', 'macOS Golden Gate', 'macOS Sequoia', 'macOS Tahoe'], 'packages': [], 'versions': ['iOS 26.7', 'iPadOS 26.7', 'iOS 27.2', 'iPadOS 27.2', 'macOS Golden Gate 27.2', 'macOS Sequoia 15.8.2', 'macOS Tahoe 26.7.2']}

Where it stands

  • No known exploitation

Connects to

Why it is Yellow

  • CVSS 7.8 high

References

Original 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.

Last activity 26 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.