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AppleCVE-2026-84579

Apple macOS: unhandled exceptional condition

Apple

CVE-2026-84579 · Published Oct 20, 2026 · updated Nov 2, 2026

High8.8
Fix: upgrade to 15.8 or later (3 fixed versions below)
Apple advisory

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Opening a file referencing a network share may lead to unexpected software execution.

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
macOS
Product
< 15.815.8
< 26.726.7
< 2727
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity from
CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness
CWE-703

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