CVE-2026-86901
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Out-of-Bounds Write in macOS Golden Gate

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-86901, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-18

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. Mounting a maliciously crafted exFAT volume may cause unexpected system termination or kernel memory disclosure.

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Published
2026-09-14
Last Modified
2026-09-18
Generated
2026-10-05
AI Q&A
2026-09-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-04
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 27.0 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in macOS Golden Gate 27. It occurs when mounting a maliciously crafted exFAT volume. The flaw allows memory corruption beyond allocated bounds, potentially leading to system crashes or exposure of kernel memory.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write issue in macOS Golden Gate 27 related to exFAT volume handling. Detection requires checking system logs for crashes or kernel memory disclosures during exFAT volume mounting. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could cause your system to terminate unexpectedly or disclose sensitive kernel memory. This might lead to data leaks or denial-of-service conditions on affected macOS systems.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in macOS Golden Gate 27 that could lead to kernel memory disclosure or system termination when mounting a maliciously crafted exFAT volume. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA by potentially exposing sensitive memory contents, which could include personal or health data, depending on the system's usage context.

Mitigation Strategies

Update macOS Golden Gate 27 to the latest version to address the out-of-bounds write issue in exFAT volume handling.

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