CVE-2026-28940
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. 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 Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may corrupt process memory.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: product-security@apple.com — https://support.apple.com/en-us/127120
Vendor advisory: apple — https://support.apple.com/en-us/127118
Vendor advisory: apple — https://support.apple.com/en-us/127116
Vendor advisory: apple — https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115
Vendor advisory: apple — https://support.apple.com/en-us/127111
Vendor advisory: apple — https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ios | 26.5 | fixed | |
| ios | 18.7.9 | fixed | |
| macos | 26.5 | fixed | |
| macos | 15.7.7 | fixed | |
| tvos | 26.5 | fixed | |
| macos | affected | 18.7.9 |
References
CWEs
CWE-119
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.