Improved Symlink Handling in macOS Golden Gate

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved handling of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.

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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-2026-84584

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 involves a flaw in macOS Golden Gate 27 where an app could potentially escape its sandbox due to improper handling of symlinks. Sandboxing restricts apps to specific system resources for security, and breaking out could allow unauthorized access.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let a malicious app gain access to system resources or data outside its intended sandbox. This might lead to unauthorized file access, data theft, or further compromise of the system.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to macOS Golden Gate 27 or later to address the symlink handling issue and ensure sandbox integrity.

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