CVE-2026-28936: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28936 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a maliciously crafted file may cause an unexpected app termination. The issue has been addressed with improved checks and fixed in iOS 18. 7. 9, iPadOS 18. 7. 9, and related Apple operating system versions. There are no known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability could lead to denial of service by crashing affected applications when handling malicious files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves Apple iOS and iPadOS improperly handling certain maliciously crafted files, which can cause applications to terminate unexpectedly. Apple fixed the issue by implementing improved validation checks in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and other related OS versions. No CVSS score is available, and no detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unexpected termination of applications processing maliciously crafted files, effectively causing denial of service conditions. 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
A fix is available and included in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Users and administrators should update affected Apple operating systems to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-28936: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28936 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a maliciously crafted file may cause an unexpected app termination. The issue has been addressed with improved checks and fixed in iOS 18. 7. 9, iPadOS 18. 7. 9, and related Apple operating system versions. There are no known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability could lead to denial of service by crashing affected applications when handling malicious files.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves Apple iOS and iPadOS improperly handling certain maliciously crafted files, which can cause applications to terminate unexpectedly. Apple fixed the issue by implementing improved validation checks in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and other related OS versions. No CVSS score is available, and no detailed technical exploitation information is provided.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to unexpected termination of applications processing maliciously crafted files, effectively causing denial of service conditions. 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
A fix is available and included in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Users and administrators should update affected Apple operating systems to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.989Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a028755cbff5d86108b5934
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:13 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 1:59:43 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:48:49 AM
Views: 2
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