CVE-2026-65396

Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.

Description

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

Severity

MEDIUM

CVSS score

5.5 (v3.1)

Vulnerability status

Undergoing Analysis

Source identifier

[email protected]

Published

2026-10-20 01:17:18.313000

Last modified

2026-10-20 15:17:30.450000

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  "id": "CVE-2026-65396",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-10-20T01:17:18.313",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-20T15:17:30.450",
  "vulnStatus": "Undergoing Analysis",
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    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
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          "product": "macOS",
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            },
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              "lessThan": "27",
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        }
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  ],
  "metrics": {
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          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
          "baseScore": 5.5,
          "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "NONE",
          "integrityImpact": "NONE",
          "availabilityImpact": "HIGH"
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      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035",
      "source": "[email protected]"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/149042",
      "source": "[email protected]"
    },
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}