CVE-2026-28936: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-28936 is a vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination. The issue is related to improper input validation (CWE-20). Apple fixed this vulnerability by implementing improved checks in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7 and 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause unexpected termination of applications processing maliciously crafted files, potentially leading to denial of service for affected apps. The confidentiality impact is rated high, but there is no impact on integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been implemented by Apple in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7 and 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate this vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
CVE-2026-28936: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5, visionOS 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28936 is a vulnerability affecting Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination. The issue is related to improper input validation (CWE-20). Apple fixed this vulnerability by implementing improved checks in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7 and 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause unexpected termination of applications processing maliciously crafted files, potentially leading to denial of service for affected apps. The confidentiality impact is rated high, but there is no impact on integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and has been implemented by Apple in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7 and 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Users and administrators should update to these versions or later to remediate this vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
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: 05/12/2026, 01:50:13 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 00:52:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:30:19 UTC
Views: 69
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