CVE-2026-28834
Race Condition in macOS Causes Unexpected System Termination
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.5 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.5 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-362 | The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a race condition issue in certain macOS versions. A race condition occurs when the behavior of software depends on the sequence or timing of uncontrollable events, which can lead to unexpected results. In this case, the race condition could allow an application to cause an unexpected system termination.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an application may be able to cause an unexpected system termination. This could lead to system instability or crashes, potentially disrupting normal use of the affected macOS systems.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your system to the fixed versions of macOS: Sequoia 15.7.5, Sonoma 14.8.5, or Tahoe 26.4.