macOS Sequoia 15.7.9

macOS 15.7.9 known issues for MDM admins. Is it safe to deploy?

Superseded

Deploy verdict: Superseded

Replaced by macOS 15.8 in the same major line. Target the newer build. This build wasn't reviewed separately.

Actively exploited vulnerabilities fixed in this release:

When an update fixes a vulnerability that's already being exploited, the case for patching quickly usually outweighs waiting for more reports.

Version	15.7.9
Build	24G830
Release date	Aug 6, 2026
Days since release	83
Security fixes (CVEs)	1
Actively exploited CVEs fixed	1

Superseded by macOS 15.8. Target the newer build unless you have a specific reason not to.
SOFA expiration date: Jan 26, 2027 (in 90 days). This is the ExpirationDate SOFA reports for this build, taken from Apple's update metadata. Treat it as the date Apple may stop offering this build. It isn't an Apple-announced signing deadline.
Deferral windows (calculated from the release date):
- 30-day deferral ends Sep 5, 2026 (passed)
- 60-day deferral ends Oct 5, 2026 (passed)
- 90-day deferral ends Nov 4, 2026 (7 days left)
Shipped 10 days after the previous macOS 15 release.