CVE-2026-28974: An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28974 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may cause a denial-of-service condition. The issue has been addressed by Apple with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions. Fixes are included in iOS 26. 5 and iPadOS 26. 5, as well as updates to other Apple operating systems. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability allows a malicious app to cause a denial-of-service on affected Apple operating systems including iOS and iPadOS. Apple resolved the issue by implementing improved validation to block unauthorized actions that could lead to service disruption. The fix is available starting with iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, along with corresponding updates for macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
Potential Impact
An attacker with the ability to install a malicious app on a vulnerable device could cause a denial-of-service, potentially disrupting normal device operation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild. The impact is limited to service availability on affected Apple platforms prior to the fixed versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official updates provided by Apple: iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 or later. These updates include the fix that prevents the denial-of-service condition. Since this is a client-side vulnerability, updating affected devices is the recommended remediation. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the issue is fixed in these versions.
CVE-2026-28974: An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28974 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where an app may cause a denial-of-service condition. The issue has been addressed by Apple with improved checks to prevent unauthorized actions. Fixes are included in iOS 26. 5 and iPadOS 26. 5, as well as updates to other Apple operating systems. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild at this time.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability allows a malicious app to cause a denial-of-service on affected Apple operating systems including iOS and iPadOS. Apple resolved the issue by implementing improved validation to block unauthorized actions that could lead to service disruption. The fix is available starting with iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, along with corresponding updates for macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
Potential Impact
An attacker with the ability to install a malicious app on a vulnerable device could cause a denial-of-service, potentially disrupting normal device operation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild. The impact is limited to service availability on affected Apple platforms prior to the fixed versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official updates provided by Apple: iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 or later. These updates include the fix that prevents the denial-of-service condition. Since this is a client-side vulnerability, updating affected devices is the recommended remediation. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the issue is fixed in these versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.992Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02875ccbff5d86108b6584
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:20 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 2:03:31 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:48:38 AM
Views: 2
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