CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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3Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Analysis
macOS systems running Sequoia 15.7.4 and earlier, Sonoma 14.8.4 and earlier, and Tahoe 26.3 and earlier contain a race condition in state handling that allows local applications to escalate privileges to root. The vulnerability stems from improper synchronization during critical operations, enabling an attacker with local access to exploit the timing window and gain elevated system privileges. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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EUVD-2026-15166
GHSA-8862-4xwm-p4pp