CVE-2026-28875
Buffer Overflow in iOS/iPadOS Causes Remote Denial-of-Service
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) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-120 | The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a buffer overflow issue that was addressed by improving bounds checking in the affected software.
It affects iOS and iPadOS, and the issue has been fixed in versions 26.4 of both operating systems.
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service, which means the affected device or service could become unavailable or unresponsive.
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 your devices to iOS 26.4 or iPadOS 26.4 where the issue has been fixed.