CVE-2026-20679

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.

CVSS v3 4.3 MEDIUM

4.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
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

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

History

18 Oct 2026, 20:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) El problema se abordó con comprobaciones mejoradas. Este problema está solucionado en macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. El procesamiento de un archivo creado con fines maliciosos puede provocar el cierre inesperado de la aplicación.

Information

Published : 2026-08-21 01:16

Updated : 2026-10-18 20:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-20679

Mitre link : CVE-2026-20679

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-20679

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

CWE-125

Out-of-bounds Read

CWE-416

Use After Free

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