Out-of-Bounds Read in iOS and macOS via Malicious Font

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory.

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Meta Information

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-2026-84596

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
apple	ios	27
apple	ipad_os	27
apple	macos_golden_gate	27
apple	tv_os	27
apple	vision_os	27
apple	watch_os	27

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability where processing a maliciously crafted font could allow access to memory outside the intended boundaries. This might lead to the disclosure of sensitive process memory.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read sensitive memory from your device. This might include personal data, credentials, or other confidential information stored in memory.

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Apple devices to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27 to address the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

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