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CVE-2026-112442
Race condition lets an app alter protected macOS files
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AI analysisSummaries by Vani AI
A race condition in macOS can let an app modify protected parts of the file system. A local app triggers it; no remote or unauthenticated path is described. Apple fixed it with additional validation in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Earlier builds of those releases are the systems at risk.
What to do: Update to macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2.
| 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 unpatched Mac install base; local app required — macOS is widely installed; an attacker must already run a local app.
Order-of-magnitude estimate by the model from install counts, market share and public scan data it knows; verify before quoting.
Description · NVD
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. 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 modify protected parts of the file system.