CVEsAppleCVE-2026-112708Published Oct 26, 20:43 · Updated Oct 27, 00:08 UTC
5.3
MediumCVSS 3.1 · from CISA
CVE-2026-112708

A race condition was addressed with improved locking.

macOS · Race condition · CWE-362
AffectedmacOS
FixUpdate to 15.8.2, 26.7.2, 27.2 or newer
PublishedOct 26, 20:43 · apple
Scored5.3 · CISA
Exploit code publicNone known · checked 22:18 UTC
ExploitedNone known · CISA KEV checked 22:30 UTC

What we know

No known exploitation. CISA KEV, checked 22:30 UTC.
No public exploit code known. Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei, checked 22:18 UTC.
An attacker needs local access to the machine. CVSS: local.
It only works under certain conditions, which makes it harder to pull off. CVSS: high attack complexity.
A successful attack can take the service down. CVSS impact.

Description

A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory.

From apple

Affected and fixed versions

ProductAffectedFixed inmacOSbefore 15.8.215.8.2macOSbefore 26.7.226.7.2macOSbefore 27.227.2

Exploit code

Exploit-DBnone knownMetasploitnone knownNucleinone known

References

support.apple.com/en-us/149521 · support.apple.comsupport.apple.com/en-us/149522 · support.apple.comsupport.apple.com/en-us/149523 · support.apple.com

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