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CVE-2026-86871

5.9 · MEDIUM

An integer underflow was addressed with improved input validation.

Published Oct 20, 2026CWE-20EPSS 0.49%

Overview

CVE-2026-86871 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An integer underflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An attacker with control of a network file server may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-86871?

CVE-2026-86871 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-86871?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-86871?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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