Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS Products

CVE-2026-28967

What is CVE-2026-28967?

A denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability was identified in Apple's iOS and iPadOS, enabling attackers with privileged access to potentially disrupt service availability. This issue arises from inadequate input validation mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to exploit the flaw. The vulnerability has been addressed in the latest software updates, namely iOS 18.7.7, iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.4, and iPadOS 26.4, emphasizing the importance of keeping systems updated to mitigate potential risks.

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