Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2026-84597

 

Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2026-84597

Published: September 15, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU149881
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-84597
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in FontParser. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and gain access to sensitive information.


Affected software

macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS

How to mitigate CVE-2026-84597

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 27.0 26A428
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 27.0 24A427, 27.0 24A437
iPadOS - update to 27.0 24A437

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