Apple Kernel race condition leading to unexpected system termination
CVE-2026-28986 is a kernel vulnerability in Apple operating systems caused by a race condition. Apple states the issue was addressed with additional validation. Successful exploitation by a local app may trigger unsafe concurrent kernel state handling and result in unexpected system termination. The available content does not identify the specific vulnerable kernel function or subsystem beyond the kernel component.
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A race condition vulnerability in macOS Sonoma that may allow an app to cause unexpected system termination.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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