CVE-2026-112708
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2026-112708 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Sequoia 15.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved locking. 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 cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 15.0, < 15.8.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 26.0, < 26.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 27.0, < 27.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/149523Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-112708?
A race condition was addressed with improved locking. 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 cause unexpected system termination or corrupt process memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-112708?
CVE-2026-112708 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-112708?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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