Type Confusion Vulnerability in Apple's iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS
CVE-2026-28983

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple

Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-28983?

This vulnerability relates to a type confusion issue that was identified and rectified through improved validation checks in multiple Apple operating systems, including iOS and macOS. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw to induce a denial of service condition by leveraging the type confusion mechanism. Users are advised to promptly update their systems to the latest versions to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 18.7.9

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.5

macOS 0 < 26.5

References

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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