CVE-2026-28894
Denial-of-Service via Input Validation Flaw in Apple OS Components
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 | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.5 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.5 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 26.0 (inc) to 26.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-20 | The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a denial-of-service (DoS) issue that occurs due to insufficient input validation. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a denial-of-service condition on affected Apple operating systems.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that a remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service, potentially making the affected device or system 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 affected Apple operating systems to the fixed versions: iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, or macOS Tahoe 26.4.