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.
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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0000
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| Title | Unexpected Application Termination on macOS Due to Malicious File Processing | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-20 |
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:45:00 +0000
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| First Time appeared |
Apple
Apple macos |
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Apple
Apple macos |
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| Description | 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. | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: apple
Published:
Updated: 2026-08-21T00:38:59.996Z
Reserved: 2025-11-11T14:43:07.872Z
Link: CVE-2026-20679
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-08-21T01:16:59.830
Modified: 2026-08-21T01:16:59.830
Link: CVE-2026-20679
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OpenCVE Enrichment
Updated: 2026-08-21T04:00:13Z
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