Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2026-28992

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU131031

Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2026-28992

Published: May 12, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU131031
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28992
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in IOHIDFamily when processing user-supplied input. A local user can send specially crafted input to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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