---
id: CVE-2026-84498
title: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling
summary: >-
  The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in
  macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be
  able to disclose kernel memory.
severity: none
vendor: Apple
product: macOS
affected:
  - macOS < 15.8.2
  - macOS < 26.7.2
  - macOS < 27
published: '2026-10-26'
updated: '2026-10-26'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-26T20:40:26.028Z'
source: CVEORG
sourceUrl: 'https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-84498'
references:
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035'
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522'
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523'
tags:
  - cve.org
epss: 0.00228
epssPercentile: 0.13478
ingestedAt: '2026-10-27T16:11:58.991Z'
---

## Overview

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

## Affected

- `macOS < 15.8.2`
- `macOS < 26.7.2`
- `macOS < 27`

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.