CVE-2026-28966: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28966 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted file. The issue has been addressed with improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and other related Apple operating systems. No active exploitation is known. Users should update to the fixed versions to mitigate the risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write due to insufficient bounds checking when processing certain files in Apple iOS and iPadOS. Exploiting this flaw may cause an application to terminate unexpectedly. Apple fixed this issue in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 by improving bounds checking to prevent the out-of-bounds write.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to unexpected termination of applications processing maliciously crafted files, potentially causing denial of service conditions. There is no indication of code execution or data corruption beyond app termination. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and included in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, and corresponding versions of other Apple operating systems. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-28966: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28966 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may cause unexpected app termination when processing a maliciously crafted file. The issue has been addressed with improved bounds checking and fixed in iOS 26.7 and later, iPadOS 26.7 and later, and other related Apple operating systems. No active exploitation is known. Users should update to the fixed versions to mitigate the risk.
Affected software
Apple
iOS and iPadOS
Apple
macOS
Apple
tvOS
Apple
visionOS
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write due to insufficient bounds checking when processing certain files in Apple iOS and iPadOS. Exploiting this flaw may cause an application to terminate unexpectedly. Apple fixed this issue in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 by improving bounds checking to prevent the out-of-bounds write.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to unexpected termination of applications processing maliciously crafted files, potentially causing denial of service conditions. There is no indication of code execution or data corruption beyond app termination. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and included in iOS 26.7, iPadOS 26.7, and corresponding versions of other Apple operating systems. Users and administrators should update affected devices to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.992Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860f055bf5e2cf59d212a
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:40 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:22:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:23 UTC
Views: 3
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