Type Confusion Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems
CVE-2026-84616

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Mac OS
TV OS
Visionos
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-84616?

A type confusion issue in Apple's operating systems may allow an app to unexpectedly terminate system processes due to improper memory handling. This vulnerability affects several versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Apple has addressed this issue in recent system updates to enhance security and stabilize affected devices.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.7

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 27

macOS 0 < 15.8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

ios.CVE-2026-84616-84607
Created by Ping-2o

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035
https://support.apple.com/en-us/149036

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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