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CVE-2026-84520

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.14%
  1. Published14 Sept 2026

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-84520 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-84520 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.14%.

How severe is CVE-2026-84520?

CVE-2026-84520 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-84520?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-84520 against the real software inventory on every managed device, every day. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.

Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.