CVE-2026-28941
Received Received - Intake
Memory Disclosure in iOS, iPadOS, 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, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.
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Published
2026-05-11
Last Modified
2026-05-11
Generated
2026-06-21
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2026-05-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-20
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CVE-2026-28941
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ios 18.7.9
apple ipados 18.7.9
apple macos_sequoia 15.7.7
apple macos_tahoe 26.5
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the processing of a maliciously crafted file on Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Exploiting this flaw may cause a denial-of-service condition or potentially allow an attacker to disclose memory contents.

The issue was addressed by implementing improved checks in the affected operating systems, and it is fixed in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to a denial-of-service, causing affected devices to become unresponsive or crash.

Additionally, it may allow an attacker to access or disclose memory contents, which could potentially expose sensitive information stored in memory.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, or macOS Tahoe 26.5.

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