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CVE-2026-112434
Local root privilege escalation via an app on macOS
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AI analysisSummaries by Vani AI
A logic flaw in macOS lets an app gain root privileges. A local attacker who can run a malicious or compromised app can trigger it; no remote vector is described. Successful use yields root on the Mac. Apple fixes it in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Sequoia 15.8.2, and Tahoe 26.7.2.
What to do: Update to macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, matching the release in use.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Golden Gate | — | 27.2 |
| Apple macOS Sequoia | — | 15.8.2 |
| Apple macOS Tahoe | — | 26.7.2 |
Estimated exposure
largeLarge Mac installed base; local app required — macOS is widely deployed, but the flaw needs a local app, so remote reach is limited.
Order-of-magnitude estimate by the model from install counts, market share and public scan data it knows; verify before quoting.
Description · NVD
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. 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 gain root privileges.