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CVE-2026-84609 Details
Description
A permissions issue was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in 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 modify protected system files.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 16, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: YesTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149036 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149037 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149038 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-120 | Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple iphone os | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple macos | >= 15.0, < 15.8 >= 26.0, < 26.7 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple tvos | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple visionos | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
| |
| apple watchos | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
| |
Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |