CVE-2026-28943
Improper Data Redaction 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 | macos_sequoia | 15.7.7 |
| apple | macos_sonoma | 14.8.7 |
| apple | macos_tahoe | 26.5 |
| apple | tvos | 26.5 |
| apple | watchos | 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 related to a logging issue where sensitive information was not properly redacted in logs. Because of this, an application could potentially determine the layout of kernel memory, which is sensitive information about the operating system's internal memory structure.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an app could gain knowledge about the kernel memory layout. This information could be used to facilitate further attacks, such as privilege escalation or bypassing security mechanisms, potentially compromising the security of the device.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions of the operating systems as soon as possible.
- Update iOS devices to iOS 18.7.9 or iOS 26.5.
- Update iPadOS devices to iPadOS 18.7.9 or iPadOS 26.5.
- Update macOS devices to macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, or macOS Tahoe 26.5.
- Update Apple TV devices to tvOS 26.5.
- Update Apple Watch devices to watchOS 26.5.