CVE-2026-28936
Unexpected App Termination in Apple iOS and macOS
Publication date: 2026-05-11
Last updated on: 2026-05-11
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ios | 18.7.9 |
| apple | ipados | 18.7.9 |
| apple | ios | 26.5 |
| apple | ipados | 26.5 |
| apple | macos_sonoma | 14.8.7 |
| apple | macos_tahoe | 26.5 |
| apple | visionos | 26.5 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves the processing of a maliciously crafted file which may cause an application to terminate unexpectedly. The issue was addressed by implementing improved checks in affected Apple operating systems.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that processing a specially crafted file could cause an app to crash or terminate unexpectedly, potentially disrupting normal use of the application.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, or visionOS 26.5.
Avoid processing any suspicious or maliciously crafted files that could trigger unexpected app termination until the update is applied.