CVE-2026-86871

Medium

Description

An integer underflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. An attacker with control of a network file server may be able to cause unexpected system termination.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.9
Exploit probability—
ProductApple Macos
PublishedOct 20, 2026
First seenOct 20, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • apple macos15.8, 26.7 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apple macosv < 15.8, 26.0 ≤ v < 26.715.8, 26.7

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