CVE-2026-28901: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28901 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing maliciously crafted web content may cause an unexpected process crash. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved memory handling and fixed in iOS 26. 5 and iPadOS 26. 5, along with updates to other Apple operating systems. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability does not have an assigned CVSS score.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a flaw in the way Apple iOS and iPadOS handle certain web content, which can lead to an unexpected process crash when maliciously crafted content is processed. Apple fixed the issue by improving memory handling in version 26.5 of iOS, iPadOS, and other related operating systems. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to an unexpected process crash, which may cause denial of service or disruption of normal operation on affected devices. There is no evidence of code execution or data compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been released by Apple in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-28901: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28901 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing maliciously crafted web content may cause an unexpected process crash. The issue was addressed by Apple through improved memory handling and fixed in iOS 26. 5 and iPadOS 26. 5, along with updates to other Apple operating systems. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability does not have an assigned CVSS score.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a flaw in the way Apple iOS and iPadOS handle certain web content, which can lead to an unexpected process crash when maliciously crafted content is processed. Apple fixed the issue by improving memory handling in version 26.5 of iOS, iPadOS, and other related operating systems. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to an unexpected process crash, which may cause denial of service or disruption of normal operation on affected devices. There is no evidence of code execution or data compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been released by Apple in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
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: 6a02874fcbff5d86108b5612
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:07 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 1:57:04 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:47:15 AM
Views: 2
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