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.
App access to sensitive user data in macOS
A flaw in macOS let an app access sensitive user data. Apple fixed it by removing the vulnerable code. A local app can trigger it; the attacker gains that user data. Affected systems are those still running macOS Golden Gate, Sequoia, or Tahoe before the listed updates.
What to do: Update to macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Golden Gate | — | 27.2 |
| Apple macOS Sequoia | — | 15.8.2 |
| Apple macOS Tahoe | — | 26.7.2 |
Order-of-magnitude estimate by the model from install counts, market share and public scan data it knows; verify before quoting.
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to access sensitive user data.
Already exploited CoreGraphics flaw CVE-2026-86950 now gets iOS 18 fixes; no newly exploited bug is flagged.
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