CVE-2026-65375: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination in Apple macOS
CVE-2026-65375 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may cause unexpected system termination. The issue has been addressed by improved authentication mechanisms. Fixed versions include macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability allows an application to cause unexpected system termination on affected versions of Apple macOS. The root cause was addressed by improving authentication processes. The vulnerability affects versions prior to macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, and macOS Golden Gate 27, with fixes implemented in these versions.
Potential Impact
An attacker with the ability to run an application on the affected macOS versions could cause the system to terminate unexpectedly, potentially leading to denial of service or disruption of normal operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.6 or later. These versions include improved authentication that resolves the issue.
CVE-2026-65375: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination in Apple macOS
Description
CVE-2026-65375 is a vulnerability in Apple macOS where an application may cause unexpected system termination. The issue has been addressed by improved authentication mechanisms. Fixed versions include macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.
Affected software
Apple
macOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability allows an application to cause unexpected system termination on affected versions of Apple macOS. The root cause was addressed by improving authentication processes. The vulnerability affects versions prior to macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6, and macOS Golden Gate 27, with fixes implemented in these versions.
Potential Impact
An attacker with the ability to run an application on the affected macOS versions could cause the system to terminate unexpectedly, potentially leading to denial of service or disruption of normal operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official fixes by upgrading to macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.6 or later. These versions include improved authentication that resolves the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T00:46:16.023Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860fb55bf5e2cf59d24a2
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:51 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:27:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 04:01:22 UTC
Views: 3
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