---
id: CVE-2026-86946
title: A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management
summary: >-
  A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This
  issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe
  26.7.2. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt
  kernel me…
severity: none
vendor: Apple
product: macOS
affected:
  - macOS < 15.8.2
  - macOS < 26.7.2
  - macOS < 27.2
published: '2026-10-26'
updated: '2026-10-26'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-26T20:34:54.475Z'
source: CVEORG
sourceUrl: 'https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-86946'
references:
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521'
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522'
  - url: 'https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523'
tags:
  - cve.org
ingestedAt: '2026-10-26T20:39:42.546Z'
epss: 0.00218
epssPercentile: 0.12247
---

## Overview

A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

## Affected

- `macOS < 15.8.2`
- `macOS < 26.7.2`
- `macOS < 27.2`

## Remediation

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