Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Apple iOS and macOS Products

CVE-2026-28819

What is CVE-2026-28819?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the handling of memory regions, which allows an application to potentially execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This issue could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of system files, impacting the integrity and confidentiality of the device. Apple has released updates to address this issue in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, and various versions of macOS, enhancing bounds checking to mitigate the risk.

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