CVE-2026-28952 is a kernel vulnerability in Apple operating systems caused by an integer overflow. Apple states the issue was addressed through improved input validation. Successful triggering of the flaw by a local application can lead to unexpected system termination. The vulnerability affects Apple Kernel components on iOS 18.7.9 and earlier, iPadOS 18.7.9 and earlier, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7 and earlier, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 and earlier, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 and earlier, and was fixed in iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.
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A denial-of-service vulnerability in Kernel that may allow an app to cause unexpected system termination.
A specific Apple security vulnerability fixed in the referenced updates; the content only identifies it by CVE and researcher attribution, without technical details.
An integer overflow vulnerability in macOS Tahoe that may allow an app to cause unexpected system termination.
An integer overflow vulnerability in macOS Sonoma that may allow an app to cause unexpected system termination.
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