Critical· 9.8official fix available
CVE-2026-64727
CVE-2026-64727 is a critical type confusion vulnerability in macOS and tvOS that could allow apps to cause unexpected system crashes. It is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.6 and tvOS 26.6.
publishedJul 27, 2026
last modifiedJul 29, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.8
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
28th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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auto-deletes from the system
counting…on Aug 27, 2026
An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.
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Who is affected
Users of macOS Tahoe and tvOS prior to version 26.6
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Real-world impact
An app could trigger system termination, potentially disrupting device functionality.
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Why this severity
CVSS 9.8 (critical): High confidence in remote exploitation without user interaction, leading to full system compromise.
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What to do about it
official fix available
recommended steps
- 01Upgrade macOS to Tahoe 26.6 or later.
- 02Upgrade tvOS to version 26.6 or later.
NVD-referenced vendor advisory
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Timeline
- Jul 27, 2026 · 3d agoPublishedDisclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
- Jul 28, 2026 · 2d agoOfficial fix availableA vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
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How it’s attacked
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
ScopeUnchanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
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References & advisories
- support.apple.com/en-us/128067release notesvendor advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/128069release notesvendor advisory
(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →