CVE-2026-28890
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Xcode Causes Unexpected System Termination

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-26

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in Xcode 26.4. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28890
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15168
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple xcode to 26.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in Xcode that was addressed by improving bounds checking.

An out-of-bounds read occurs when a program reads data outside the boundaries of allocated memory, which can lead to unexpected behavior.

In this case, the issue could allow an app to cause unexpected system termination.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an app to cause unexpected system termination, which may lead to loss of data or disruption of services.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update Xcode to version 26.4 or later where the issue has been fixed with improved bounds checking.

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