CVE-2026-112492 Details
Description
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 gain root privileges.
A race condition vulnerability has been identified in Apple macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Sequoia 15.8.2, and Tahoe 26.7.2. This vulnerability allows an application to potentially gain root privileges. The issue arises from a race condition that was not properly managed, enabling unauthorized privilege escalation.
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 2, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |