An authentication issue was addressed with improved validation of user attributes.

Summary

An authentication issue was addressed with improved validation of user attributes. 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 gain root privileges.

Remediation

1. Inventory every Apple Macos deployment, including staging.
2. Upgrade Apple Macos to the fixed version for your release line, listed under Affected versions.
3. Confirm the running version after the upgrade.

References

• Advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/149521
• Advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/149522
• Advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/149523