The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.
Fix
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 3
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Every line above is quoted from NVD, CISA, Microsoft, the vendor's own advisory or DISA; nothing is generated.
Change history 1
- First seenCVSS 4.3 · appleNVD modified 2026-10-18 20:10
Affected (CPE criteria) 1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References 3
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory