CVE-2026-28990: Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
CVE-2026-28990 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory. This issue affects multiple Apple operating systems and was addressed by Apple through improved memory handling. The fix is included in iOS 26. 5, iPadOS 26. 5, and several macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS versions. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption if exploited.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper memory handling when processing specially crafted images on Apple iOS and iPadOS, which can result in process memory corruption. Apple resolved the issue by improving memory management in the affected operating systems. The fix is available starting with iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, as well as corresponding updates for other Apple platforms. No CVSS score is assigned, and no public exploit has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause corruption of process memory, which could lead to application crashes or potentially enable further exploitation depending on the context. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild, and the impact is limited to affected Apple operating systems prior to the fixed versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-28990: Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory in Apple iOS and iPadOS
Description
CVE-2026-28990 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS where processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory. This issue affects multiple Apple operating systems and was addressed by Apple through improved memory handling. The fix is included in iOS 26. 5, iPadOS 26. 5, and several macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS versions. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption if exploited.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper memory handling when processing specially crafted images on Apple iOS and iPadOS, which can result in process memory corruption. Apple resolved the issue by improving memory management in the affected operating systems. The fix is available starting with iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, as well as corresponding updates for other Apple platforms. No CVSS score is assigned, and no public exploit has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause corruption of process memory, which could lead to application crashes or potentially enable further exploitation depending on the context. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild, and the impact is limited to affected Apple operating systems prior to the fixed versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apple has released official fixes in iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. Users and administrators should apply these updates to remediate the vulnerability. 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
- 2026-03-03T16:36:03.995Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a028760cbff5d86108b6756
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:24 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 2:04:46 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:49:09 AM
Views: 2
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