EIP-2026-103377

PRE-CVE

MacOS 320.whatis Script - Privilege Escalation

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-103377. PoCs published by Csaba Fitzl.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a privilege escalation vulnerability in macOS (CVE-2019-8802) by manipulating the `whatis` script to execute arbitrary code via a malicious man page and LaunchDaemon. It provides options for quick execution or a persistent bind shell.

Description

MacOS 320.whatis Script - Privilege Escalation

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Csaba Fitzl · pythonlocalmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48464

This exploit leverages a privilege escalation vulnerability in macOS (CVE-2019-8802) by manipulating the `whatis` script to execute arbitrary code via a malicious man page and LaunchDaemon. It provides options for quick execution or a persistent bind shell.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: macOS < 10.15.1
Auth required
Prerequisites: Local access to the target system · Ability to execute commands with sudo privileges
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026