The NM358809 update introduces several targeted improvements based on recent field diagnostics and user feedback:
The NM358809 patch applies to the following supported macOS versions: nm358809 software updated
One of the silent additions in this update is a fix for a moderate-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8) that could allow local privilege escalation through malformed SCSI commands. While not remotely exploitable, updated security posture is vital for multi-tenant servers. nm358809 software updated
To determine if you need the NM358809 update, first identify the device and current firmware version: nm358809 software updated
Systems experiencing hangs when waking from sleep (S3) or hibernate (S4) will see marked improvement. The NM358809 update revises the PCIe link training sequence during power recovery.