CVE-2026-28913: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28913 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 watchOS. Apple has addressed this vulnerability in version 26. 5 of these operating systems. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper memory handling when processing certain maliciously crafted web content on Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and watchOS. The flaw can cause an unexpected process crash, potentially leading to denial of service conditions. Apple fixed the issue by improving memory handling in version 26.5 of the affected operating systems.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is an unexpected process crash triggered by malicious web content, which may result in denial of service on affected devices. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. Users and administrators should update to these versions to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-28913: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28913 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 watchOS. Apple has addressed this vulnerability in version 26. 5 of these operating systems. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper memory handling when processing certain maliciously crafted web content on Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and watchOS. The flaw can cause an unexpected process crash, potentially leading to denial of service conditions. Apple fixed the issue by improving memory handling in version 26.5 of the affected operating systems.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is an unexpected process crash triggered by malicious web content, which may result in denial of service on affected devices. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided information. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. Users and administrators should update to these versions to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
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: 6a028752cbff5d86108b5839
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:10 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 1:58:15 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:49:56 AM
Views: 2
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