CVE-2026-28903: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28903 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing maliciously crafted web content may cause an unexpected process crash. The issue relates to memory handling and has been addressed in iOS 18. 7. 9, iPadOS 18. 7. 9, and other Apple operating systems. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vulnerability affects Apple devices running iOS and iPadOS versions prior to the fixed releases.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper memory handling when processing specially crafted web content on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices, which can lead to an unexpected process crash. Apple has fixed the issue in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding versions of other Apple operating systems. The vulnerability does not have a CVSS score, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may cause an unexpected process crash, potentially leading to denial of service conditions on affected devices. There is no indication from the provided data that this vulnerability allows code execution or data compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and other updated Apple operating systems. Users and administrators should apply these official updates to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory stating the issue is fixed in these versions.
CVE-2026-28903: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28903 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing maliciously crafted web content may cause an unexpected process crash. The issue relates to memory handling and has been addressed in iOS 18. 7. 9, iPadOS 18. 7. 9, and other Apple operating systems. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vulnerability affects Apple devices running iOS and iPadOS versions prior to the fixed releases.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper memory handling when processing specially crafted web content on Apple iOS and iPadOS devices, which can lead to an unexpected process crash. Apple has fixed the issue in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding versions of other Apple operating systems. The vulnerability does not have a CVSS score, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may cause an unexpected process crash, potentially leading to denial of service conditions on affected devices. There is no indication from the provided data that this vulnerability allows code execution or data compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and other updated Apple operating systems. Users and administrators should apply these official updates to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory stating the issue is fixed in these versions.
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: 6a02874fcbff5d86108b5621
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:07 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 1:57:14 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:51:12 AM
Views: 2
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