HIGH Apple Inc. Vulnerability Alert

Product:

watchOS, macOS, iOS, iPadOS

Summary

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue allows an app to potentially break out of its sandbox. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple operating systems, including watchOS, macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest versions to mitigate this risk.

Details

Severity Base Score CVE
HIGH 8.8 CVE-2026-20667

Exploitation

To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to run a malicious application on a vulnerable device. The app could leverage the logic issue to escape its sandbox environment, potentially gaining unauthorized access to system resources and user data. This could lead to significant security breaches, including data theft or system compromise.

Affected Products

  • watchOS: Affected by the logic issue allowing sandbox escape.
  • macOS Tahoe: Vulnerable to the same logic issue.
  • macOS Sonoma: Also affected by the sandbox escape vulnerability.
  • macOS Sequoia: Vulnerable to the logic issue.
  • iOS: Affected by the logic issue allowing sandbox escape.
  • iPadOS: Also vulnerable to the same logic issue.

Mitigation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update their devices to the latest versions of watchOS, macOS, iOS, and iPadOS as soon as possible. Apple has released updates that address this issue, improving the checks to prevent apps from breaking out of their sandbox. Regularly updating devices is crucial for maintaining security.

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