CVE-2026-28942
Use-After-Free in Safari via Malicious Web Content
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 | 26.5 |
| apple | ipad_os | 26.5 |
| apple | macos_tahoe | 26.5 |
| apple | tv_os | 26.5 |
| apple | vision_os | 26.5 |
| apple | watch_os | 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 is a use-after-free issue related to memory management in Apple operating systems. It occurs when Safari processes maliciously crafted web content, which can cause an unexpected crash of the Safari browser.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that processing specially crafted web content can cause Safari to crash unexpectedly. This may disrupt normal browsing activities and could potentially be exploited to affect system stability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, or watchOS 26.5.