Apple Releases macOS Updates to Fix CoreGraphics Vulnerability Possibly Exploited in Targeted iOS Attacks

Apple has issued security updates for multiple macOS versions to address a serious vulnerability in the CoreGraphics framework. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-86950, involves an out-of-bounds write that could allow arbitrary code execution when processing specially crafted files. The company also noted that the same issue may have been exploited in sophisticated, targeted attacks against older versions of iOS. CISA assigned the vulnerability a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, classifying it as High severity. Patches are now available in macOS Tahoe 26.7.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, and the latest macOS Golden Gate 27.0.1 release.

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Apple has released security updates for macOS Tahoe and macOS Sequoia to address a vulnerability that could allow arbitrary code execution.

The updates, published on September 28, 2026, fix an issue in the CoreGraphics image processing framework tracked as CVE-2026-86950. The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write condition that may be triggered when the system processes a maliciously crafted file.

According to Apple, the same flaw may have been exploited in highly targeted attacks against iOS devices running versions prior to iOS 27. The company did not disclose further details about the reported attacks.

The CVSS v3.1 base score assigned by CISA is 8.8, placing the issue in the High severity category. Apple has addressed the vulnerability in macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1. The company also released macOS Golden Gate 27.0.1 on the same day, although specific CVE details for that update were not disclosed.

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