CVE-2026-28935: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28935 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a malicious app may cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. This issue affects multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Apple addressed the vulnerability with improved memory handling and released fixes in iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability allows an app to potentially cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory on affected Apple operating systems. The root cause relates to improper memory handling, which Apple has corrected in the specified patched versions. The flaw impacts iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS prior to the fixed versions. The vendor has officially fixed the issue in the listed versions, mitigating the risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to system crashes or kernel memory corruption, which may affect system stability and security. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild. The impact is limited to affected Apple operating systems running vulnerable versions prior to the patches.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official updates provided by Apple: iOS and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. These updates include improved memory handling that resolves the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-28935: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28935 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a malicious app may cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory. This issue affects multiple Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Apple addressed the vulnerability with improved memory handling and released fixes in iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
Apple
watchOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability allows an app to potentially cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory on affected Apple operating systems. The root cause relates to improper memory handling, which Apple has corrected in the specified patched versions. The flaw impacts iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sequoia, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS prior to the fixed versions. The vendor has officially fixed the issue in the listed versions, mitigating the risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to system crashes or kernel memory corruption, which may affect system stability and security. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild. The impact is limited to affected Apple operating systems running vulnerable versions prior to the patches.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official updates provided by Apple: iOS and iPadOS 26.6.1, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. These updates include improved memory handling that resolves the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.988Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f055bf5e2cf59d2126
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:40 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:22:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:23 UTC
Views: 3
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