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NVD description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
NONE
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
Here is a brief overview of two kernel-level vulnerabilities uncovered by Xint Code in MacOS, iOS and iPadOS and now patched: CVE-2026-28972 and CVE-2026-28986 https://xint.io/blog/kernel-vulnerabilities-ios-ipados
Post summary
A brief overview of two kernel-level vulnerabilities discovered by Xint Code in MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS that have now been patched.
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | apple | ipados | - | - | - |
| OS | apple | iphone_os | - | - | - |
| OS | apple | macos | - | - | - |
| OS | apple | tvos | - | - | - |
| OS | apple | visionos | - | - | - |
| OS | apple | watchos | - | - | - |