CVE-2026-28972 Details
Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.
A vulnerability exists in the kernel component of multiple Apple operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write issue that could be exploited to corrupt kernel memory, potentially leading to unexpected system termination. The issue has been addressed with improved input validation. Affected users can update to the latest version of their operating system to mitigate this vulnerability.
Users can update to iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, or watchOS 26.5 to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
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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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127111 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127116 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127117 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127118 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127119 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127120 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 18.7.9 >= 26.0, < 26.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple iphone os | < 18.7.9 >= 26.0, < 26.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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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
Remediation
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| apple watchos | < 26.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |