Apple macOS Tahoe FaceTime Call Acceptance Vulnerability on Locked Devices

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the FaceTime application on macOS Tahoe 26 allows incoming calls to be accepted or appear on a locked device, even with notifications disabled on the lock screen. This issue was caused by improper state management, which has been addressed in the latest update.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows FaceTime calls to be accepted or displayed on a locked device, bypassing notification restrictions.

Remediation

Users can update to macOS Tahoe 26 to address this vulnerability.

Added: Sep 16, 2025, 12:48 AM
Updated: Sep 16, 2025, 12:48 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
0.0
exploitability
3.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.5
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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