Double Free in macOS Golden Gate

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

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Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-84558

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	macos_golden_gate	27

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a double free issue caused by improper memory management. A double free occurs when a program frees the same memory block twice, which can lead to memory corruption, crashes, or unexpected system termination.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this flaw to cause an app to crash or terminate unexpectedly. This may lead to denial of service or potential unauthorized access if combined with other vulnerabilities.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later to address the double free vulnerability. Monitor Apple's security advisories for additional patches.

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