Apple October 2026 updates patch 304 flaws, including prior exploit
Already exploited CoreGraphics flaw CVE-2026-86950 now gets iOS 18 fixes; no newly exploited bug is flagged.
Remote code execution via authentication flaw in macOS Golden Gate
An authentication flaw in macOS Golden Gate was fixed with improved state management. A remote attacker can trigger it over the network without authentication or user interaction, though attack complexity is high, and may gain arbitrary code execution. Apple says the issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2; affected builds are not listed.
What to do: Update to macOS Golden Gate 27.2, which Apple says fixes this issue.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Golden Gate | — | 27.2 |
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An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution.
Already exploited CoreGraphics flaw CVE-2026-86950 now gets iOS 18 fixes; no newly exploited bug is flagged.
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