Vulnerability Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, visionOS 27. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 26.7 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 26.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.8 |
| Apple | Visionos | < 27.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149038Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149041Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149043Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-84521?
CVE-2026-84521 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7,...
How severe is CVE-2026-84521?
CVE-2026-84521 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84521?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Visionos.