Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Apple Safari and Associated Operating Systems

CVE-2026-28947

What is CVE-2026-28947?

A vulnerability has been identified in Apple Safari that manifests as a use-after-free condition, potentially leading to unexpected crashes when processing specially crafted web content. This issue highlights critical areas of memory management within the browser and has been addressed in recent updates across multiple Apple operating systems, including iOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5. Ensuring timely updates is crucial for users to maintain system integrity and safeguard against potential exploitation.

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