Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU131039

Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2026-28952

Published: May 12, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU131039

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-28952

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in Kernel. A local application can cause unexpected system termination.

macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install update from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 26.5 25F71, 14.8.7 23J520, 15.7.7 24G720
iPadOS - update to 18.7.9 22H355
Apple iOS - update to 18.7.9 22H355