CVE-2026-28941: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28941 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a maliciously crafted file may cause a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents. The issue has been addressed with improved checks and fixed in iOS 18. 7. 9 and iPadOS 18. 7. 9, as well as macOS Sequoia 15. 7. 7 and macOS Tahoe 26. 5. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper handling of specially crafted files in Apple iOS and iPadOS, which can lead to denial-of-service conditions or unintended disclosure of memory contents. Apple has fixed the issue by implementing improved validation checks in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9. The flaw also affects macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 and macOS Tahoe 26.5, which received similar fixes. There is no CVSS score available, and no public exploits have been reported. The vulnerability is not related to cloud services and affects local device processing.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may cause the affected device to crash or become unresponsive (denial-of-service) or may allow an attacker to access sensitive memory contents, potentially leading to information disclosure. The impact is limited to devices running vulnerable versions of iOS, iPadOS, and certain macOS versions prior to the fixed releases. No evidence of active exploitation is currently known.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, and macOS Tahoe 26.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official updates.
CVE-2026-28941: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28941 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a maliciously crafted file may cause a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents. The issue has been addressed with improved checks and fixed in iOS 18. 7. 9 and iPadOS 18. 7. 9, as well as macOS Sequoia 15. 7. 7 and macOS Tahoe 26. 5. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper handling of specially crafted files in Apple iOS and iPadOS, which can lead to denial-of-service conditions or unintended disclosure of memory contents. Apple has fixed the issue by implementing improved validation checks in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9. The flaw also affects macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 and macOS Tahoe 26.5, which received similar fixes. There is no CVSS score available, and no public exploits have been reported. The vulnerability is not related to cloud services and affects local device processing.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may cause the affected device to crash or become unresponsive (denial-of-service) or may allow an attacker to access sensitive memory contents, potentially leading to information disclosure. The impact is limited to devices running vulnerable versions of iOS, iPadOS, and certain macOS versions prior to the fixed releases. No evidence of active exploitation is currently known.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes for this vulnerability in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, and macOS Tahoe 26.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official updates.
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: 6a028755cbff5d86108b5943
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:13 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 2:00:06 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:51:47 AM
Views: 2
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