Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26/26.7.1 stack-based overflow

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 9.2 | $5k-$25k | 2.33- |
Summary
A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26/26.7.1. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-84604. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Apple macOS up to 15.8.1/26/26.7.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
A stack buffer overflow was addressed through improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Processing a maliciously crafted audit file may corrupt process memory.
The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-84604 since 09/01/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/26/2026).
Upgrading to version 15.8.2, 26.7.2 or 27 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.2
VulDB Base Score: 9.6
VulDB Temp Score: 9.2
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Stack-based overflowCWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: macOS 15.8.2/26.7.2/27
Timeline
09/01/2026 CVE reserved10/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/26/2026 VulDB entry created
10/26/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-84604 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-84604
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426970
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
Entry
Created: 10/26/2026 23:37Changes: 10/26/2026 23:37 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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