CVE-2026-28977
Memory Corruption in Apple iOS and iPadOS
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 | visionos | 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 involves improper bounds checking in certain Apple operating systems. When a maliciously crafted file is processed, it may cause an unexpected termination of the application.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that processing a specially crafted file could cause an application to unexpectedly terminate, potentially disrupting normal use of the affected software.
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 to tvOS 26.5.
- Update visionOS devices to version 26.5.
- Update Apple Watch devices to watchOS 26.5.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability involves processing a maliciously crafted file that may lead to unexpected app termination. There is no information provided about data breaches, unauthorized data access, or exposure of personal or sensitive information.
Therefore, based on the provided information, there is no direct indication that this vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.