CVE-2026-112421 Details
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved handling of symbolic links. 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.
A race condition vulnerability has been identified in the PackageKit component of macOS Golden Gate, Sequoia, and Tahoe. This vulnerability allows applications to modify protected areas of the file system. The issue arises from inadequate handling of symbolic links, creating a potential risk for unauthorized file system access or modifications.
Users can update to macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, or macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-362 | Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') | [email protected] |
| CWE-362 | Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple macos | >= 15.0, < 15.8.2 >= 26.0, < 26.7.2 >= 27.0, < 27.2 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |