CVE-2026-28819: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28819 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS involving an out-of-bounds write issue that could allow an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This issue was addressed by Apple through improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 18. 7. 9 and iPadOS 18. 7. 9, as well as in several macOS versions. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from an out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could enable an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. Apple fixed the issue by implementing improved bounds checking in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding macOS updates. The vulnerability allows escalation of privileges to the kernel, which could lead to full system compromise if exploited.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to complete control over the affected device. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the availability of official fixes.
CVE-2026-28819: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28819 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS involving an out-of-bounds write issue that could allow an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This issue was addressed by Apple through improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 18. 7. 9 and iPadOS 18. 7. 9, as well as in several macOS versions. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an out-of-bounds write in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could enable an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. Apple fixed the issue by implementing improved bounds checking in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding macOS updates. The vulnerability allows escalation of privileges to the kernel, which could lead to full system compromise if exploited.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, potentially leading to complete control over the affected device. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the availability of official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.967Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02874ccbff5d86108b537c
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:04 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 1:55:44 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:31:29 AM
Views: 2
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