CVE-2026-28859
Sandbox Escape via Memory Handling Flaw in Safari and Apple OS
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | to 26.4 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 26.4 (exc) |
| apple | tvos | to 26.4 (exc) |
| apple | visionos | to 26.4 (exc) |
| apple | watchos | to 26.4 (exc) |
| apple | macos | to 26.4 (exc) |
| apple | safari | to 26.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
| CWE-416 | The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves improper memory handling in certain Apple operating systems and Safari versions. It allows a malicious website to potentially process restricted web content outside of the intended sandbox environment.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that a malicious website could bypass sandbox restrictions and access or process web content that should be protected. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or compromise the security of the affected device.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update affected Apple products to version 26.4 or later. This includes Safari, iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.