CVE-2026-28867
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Kernel Information Leak via Authentication Flaw in Apple OSes

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-27

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed with improved authentication. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. An app may be able to leak sensitive kernel state.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-27
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28867
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15146
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 9 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.5 (exc)
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc)
apple ipados to 18.7.7 (exc)
apple ipados From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc)
apple iphone_os to 18.7.7 (exc)
apple iphone_os From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc)
apple tvos to 26.4 (exc)
apple visionos to 26.4 (exc)
apple watchos to 26.4 (exc)
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an issue where an app may be able to leak sensitive kernel state due to insufficient authentication mechanisms.

The problem was addressed by improving authentication and fixed in various Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS in their respective versions.

Impact Analysis

An app exploiting this vulnerability could potentially leak sensitive kernel state information, which might lead to unauthorized access to critical system data or compromise system integrity.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and watchOS 26.4.

These updates include improved authentication that addresses the issue where an app may be able to leak sensitive kernel state.

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