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 bypass of Privacy preferences in macOS
An authorization flaw in macOS state management lets a local app bypass Privacy preferences. A malicious or compromised app on the Mac can trigger it; no remote access or user interaction is described. Apple fixed it in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Sequoia 15.8.2, and Tahoe 26.7.2. Affected version ranges are not listed.
What to do: Update to macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. No workaround is stated.
| 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.
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. 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 bypass Privacy preferences.
Already exploited CoreGraphics flaw CVE-2026-86950 now gets iOS 18 fixes; no newly exploited bug is flagged.
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