CVE-2026-28969 Details
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 26.5, tvOS 27, visionOS 26.5, visionOS 27, watchOS 26.5, watchOS 27. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the kernel component of Apple iOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and various models of Apple Watch. This vulnerability can lead to unexpected system termination, with potential for more severe consequences, such as corruption of kernel memory.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 12, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 18.7.9 >= 26.0, < 26.5 |
CPE
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| apple iphone os | < 18.7.9 >= 26.0, < 26.5 |
CPE
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| apple macos | >= 14.0, < 14.8.7 >= 15.0, < 15.7.7 >= 26.0, < 26.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple tvos | < 26.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple visionos | < 26.5 |
CPE
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| apple watchos | < 26.5 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 12, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |