Product:
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, watchOS
Summary
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue may allow an app to cause unexpected system termination. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple operating systems and has been fixed in the latest versions.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.5 | CVE-2026-28969 |
Exploitation
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious application that triggers the use after free condition. By sending specially crafted data over the network, the attacker could cause the application to access freed memory, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or system crashes.
Affected Products
- iOS 18.7.9 and 26.5
- iPadOS 18.7.9 and 26.5
- macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 and Sonoma 14.8.7
- macOS Tahoe 26.5
- tvOS 26.5
- visionOS 26.5
- watchOS 26.5
Mitigation
Users are advised to update their devices to the latest versions of the affected operating systems to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly applying security updates can help protect against potential exploits.