First Public macOS Kernel Exploit on Apple M5 Prepared Using Mythos Preview in Five Days
RedSide Security May 17, 2026 Vulnerability 201 views
Security researchers have reportedly developed the first public macOS kernel exploit targeting Apple’s new M5 silicon, successfully bypassing the company’s hardware-based Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) protections. The exploit chain achieves full root access on macOS 26.4.1 using only standard system calls from an unprivileged local account, highlighting the growing impact of AI-assisted offensive security research.
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