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HIGH

CVE-2026-84515

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Connecting to a malicious SMB server may lead to kernel memory corruption.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-14
Last Modified
2026-09-16

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-84515?

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Connecting to a malicious SMB server may lead to kernel memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-84515 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-84515 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.2% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-84515?

CVE-2026-84515 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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