Race Condition Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2026-43690

What is CVE-2026-43690?

A race condition in macOS has been identified that allows local users to potentially access kernel memory. This vulnerability could be exploited through inadequate locking mechanisms that fail under specific timing circumstances. Apple has announced fixes in versions 27 of Golden Gate, 15.8 of Sequoia, and 26.7 of Tahoe, which aim to address this issue and enhance system security.

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