Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Apple Operating Systems
CVE-2026-28897

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
iOS And iPad OS
Mac OS
TV OS
Visionos
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-28897?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in various Apple operating systems, which may allow local users to cause unexpected system termination or read sensitive kernel memory. Improved input validation has been applied to mitigate this issue. Users are advised to update their systems to the latest versions to ensure protection against this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 18.7.9

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.5

macOS 0 < 14.8.7

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127111
https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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