CVE-2026-28987: An app may be able to leak sensitive kernel state in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28987 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a logging issue could allow an app to leak sensitive kernel state information. This issue was addressed by Apple through improved data redaction in multiple operating system versions, including iOS 18. 7. 9 and iPadOS 18. 7. 9, as well as other Apple platforms. The vulnerability could potentially expose sensitive kernel information to an app. A fix for this issue has been released by Apple in the specified OS versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a logging flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may allow an application to leak sensitive kernel state information. Apple resolved the issue by enhancing data redaction in logs. The fix is included in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding updates for macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. No CVSS score is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
An app could potentially access sensitive kernel state information due to insufficient data redaction in logging. This could lead to unintended information disclosure within affected Apple operating systems. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and related OS updates that address this vulnerability by improving data redaction. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-28987: An app may be able to leak sensitive kernel state in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28987 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where a logging issue could allow an app to leak sensitive kernel state information. This issue was addressed by Apple through improved data redaction in multiple operating system versions, including iOS 18. 7. 9 and iPadOS 18. 7. 9, as well as other Apple platforms. The vulnerability could potentially expose sensitive kernel information to an app. A fix for this issue has been released by Apple in the specified OS versions.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a logging flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that may allow an application to leak sensitive kernel state information. Apple resolved the issue by enhancing data redaction in logs. The fix is included in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and corresponding updates for macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. No CVSS score is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
An app could potentially access sensitive kernel state information due to insufficient data redaction in logging. This could lead to unintended information disclosure within affected Apple operating systems. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and related OS updates that address this vulnerability by improving data redaction. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apple
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.994Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a028760cbff5d86108b6747
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:24 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 2:04:31 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:51:11 AM
Views: 2
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