CVE-2026-28897: A local user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28897 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a local user could cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory due to a buffer overflow. This issue was addressed by improved input validation and fixed in iOS 18. 7. 9 and iPadOS 18. 7. 9, among other Apple operating systems. The vulnerability allows local privilege escalation risks but requires local access. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Patch status is confirmed with official fixes available in specified OS versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be exploited by a local user to cause unexpected system termination or to read kernel memory. The issue was resolved by improving input validation. Official patches have been released in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and other Apple OS versions including macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 and later versions. No CVSS score is assigned, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
A local attacker could cause a denial of service by triggering unexpected system termination or potentially gain unauthorized access to kernel memory, which could lead to information disclosure or further privilege escalation. The impact is limited to local users with access to the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Official patches are available in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding updates for other Apple operating systems. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-28897: A local user may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28897 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a local user could cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory due to a buffer overflow. This issue was addressed by improved input validation and fixed in iOS 18. 7. 9 and iPadOS 18. 7. 9, among other Apple operating systems. The vulnerability allows local privilege escalation risks but requires local access. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Patch status is confirmed with official fixes available in specified OS versions.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in Apple iOS and iPadOS that could be exploited by a local user to cause unexpected system termination or to read kernel memory. The issue was resolved by improving input validation. Official patches have been released in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and other Apple OS versions including macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 and later versions. No CVSS score is assigned, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
A local attacker could cause a denial of service by triggering unexpected system termination or potentially gain unauthorized access to kernel memory, which could lead to information disclosure or further privilege escalation. The impact is limited to local users with access to the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Official patches are available in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding updates for other Apple operating systems. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.983Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02874fcbff5d86108b5608
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:07 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 1:56:59 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:47:46 AM
Views: 2
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