VDB-352924 · CVE-2026-28817 · GCVE-0-2026-28817

Apple macOS up to 14.8.4/15.7.4/26.3 Restrictions race condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple macOS up to 14.8.4/15.7.4/26.3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Restrictions Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to race condition. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-28817. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 14.8.4/15.7.4/26.3. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Restrictions Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a race condition vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-362. The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence 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 that is operating concurrently. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-28817 since 03/03/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 14.8.5, 15.7.5 or 26.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Race condition
CWE: CWE-362
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: macOS 14.8.5/15.7.5/26.4

Timelineinfo

03/03/2026 CVE reserved
03/25/2026 +22 days Advisory disclosed
03/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/29/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-28817 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-28817
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352924
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2026 07:39
Updated: 03/29/2026 19:29
Changes: 03/25/2026 07:39 (56), 03/29/2026 19:29 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:558:103