EIP-2026-104582

PRE-CVE

Apple Mac OSX 10.4.6 (x86) - 'launchd' Local Format String

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-104582. PoCs published by Kevin Finisterre.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a format string vulnerability in `launchd` on macOS 10.4.6, leveraging environment variable manipulation and a malicious `.plist` file to achieve arbitrary code execution. It writes shellcode to a specific memory address and triggers execution via `launchctl`.

Description

Apple Mac OSX 10.4.6 (x86) - 'launchd' Local Format String

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Kevin Finisterre · perllocalosx
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1962

This exploit targets a format string vulnerability in `launchd` on macOS 10.4.6, leveraging environment variable manipulation and a malicious `.plist` file to achieve arbitrary code execution. It writes shellcode to a specific memory address and triggers execution via `launchctl`.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: macOS launchd (10.4.6)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable macOS 10.4.6 system · Ability to execute the Perl script
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026