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Jun 18, 2026 · Information Security

First Apple M5 Kernel Vulnerability Revealed: Five‑Year MIE Defense Cracked in 5 Days

The Calif security team disclosed the first macOS kernel memory‑corruption vulnerability on Apple’s M5 chip, demonstrating that the flagship Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) protection—five years and $5 billion in development—was bypassed in just five days with AI‑assisted assistance.