CVE-2026-28896 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS
An attacker can cause system termination or read kernel memory due to improper memory handling in Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-28896?
CVE-2026-28896 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected system termination or read kernel memory.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28896?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28896?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28896 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-28896 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28896 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f7hf-r92j-x7jv.