CVE-2026-28917: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28917 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing maliciously crafted web content may cause an unexpected process crash. Apple addressed this issue by improving input validation and released fixes in iOS 18. 7. 9, iPadOS 18. 7. 9, and other related Apple operating systems. There are no known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability could lead to denial of service through process crashes but does not indicate code execution or data compromise.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves Apple iOS and iPadOS improperly handling certain maliciously crafted web content, which can trigger an unexpected process crash. The root cause was insufficient input validation. Apple fixed the issue by enhancing input validation checks and released patches in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding versions of macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. No CVSS score is available, and no known exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may cause an unexpected process crash, potentially resulting in denial of service on affected devices. There is no evidence from the provided data that this vulnerability allows code execution, data leakage, or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available from Apple in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and related OS versions. Users and administrators should apply these official updates to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-28917: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28917 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing maliciously crafted web content may cause an unexpected process crash. Apple addressed this issue by improving input validation and released fixes in iOS 18. 7. 9, iPadOS 18. 7. 9, and other related Apple operating systems. There are no known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability could lead to denial of service through process crashes but does not indicate code execution or data compromise.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves Apple iOS and iPadOS improperly handling certain maliciously crafted web content, which can trigger an unexpected process crash. The root cause was insufficient input validation. Apple fixed the issue by enhancing input validation checks and released patches in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding versions of macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. No CVSS score is available, and no known exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may cause an unexpected process crash, potentially resulting in denial of service on affected devices. There is no evidence from the provided data that this vulnerability allows code execution, data leakage, or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available from Apple in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and related OS versions. Users and administrators should apply these official updates 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
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.985Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a028752cbff5d86108b5847
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:10 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 1:58:35 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:50:24 AM
Views: 2
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