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CVE-2026-86940

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Description

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
5.5 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-20 01:17:28.080000
Last modified
2026-10-29 18:27:32.377000
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