CVE-2026-28936
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Unexpected App Termination in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-05-11

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in 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, visionOS 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.
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Published
2026-05-11
Last Modified
2026-05-11
Generated
2026-06-21
AI Q&A
2026-05-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-20
NVD
CVE-2026-28936
Affected Vendors & Products
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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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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Impact Analysis

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.

Executive Summary

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.

Mitigation Strategies

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.

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