CVE-2026-28905: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28905 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing maliciously crafted web content may cause an unexpected process crash. The issue is related to memory handling and affects multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and visionOS. Apple addressed the issue with improved memory handling in version 26. 5 of these operating systems. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor stating the issue is fixed in the specified versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a flaw in memory handling when processing maliciously crafted web content on Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and visionOS. The flaw may lead to an unexpected process crash, potentially causing denial of service or application instability. Apple has fixed the issue in version 26.5 of these operating systems by improving memory handling. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is an unexpected process crash when processing malicious web content, which may disrupt normal operation of affected applications or services. There is no evidence of further exploitation or privilege escalation. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability. Since the vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed, no additional mitigation steps are required beyond updating to the patched versions.
CVE-2026-28905: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28905 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing maliciously crafted web content may cause an unexpected process crash. The issue is related to memory handling and affects multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and visionOS. Apple addressed the issue with improved memory handling in version 26. 5 of these operating systems. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor stating the issue is fixed in the specified versions.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a flaw in memory handling when processing maliciously crafted web content on Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and visionOS. The flaw may lead to an unexpected process crash, potentially causing denial of service or application instability. Apple has fixed the issue in version 26.5 of these operating systems by improving memory handling. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is an unexpected process crash when processing malicious web content, which may disrupt normal operation of affected applications or services. There is no evidence of further exploitation or privilege escalation. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability. Since the vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed, no additional mitigation steps are required beyond updating to the patched versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.984Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02874fcbff5d86108b5631
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:07 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 1:57:33 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:29:11 AM
Views: 2
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