CVE-2026-28940: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-28940?

ipados: upgrade to 18.7.9, 26.5; iphone os: upgrade to 18.7.9, 26.5; macos: upgrade to 15.7.7, 26.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-28940 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28940 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-28940 affect?

CVE-2026-28940 affects ipados, iphone os, macos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 m

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CVE-2026-28940 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ipados, iphone os, macos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2026-05-11
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Apple Inc. · Vendor: apple

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-11 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple ipados UPGRADE

Affected: < 18.7.9 · >= 26.0 and < 26.5

Fixed in: 18.7.9, 26.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 26.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple iphone os UPGRADE

Affected: < 18.7.9 · >= 26.0 and < 26.5

Fixed in: 18.7.9, 26.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 26.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple macos UPGRADE

Affected: >= 15.0 and < 15.7.7 · >= 26.0 and < 26.5

Fixed in: 15.7.7, 26.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple tvos UPGRADE

Affected: < 26.5

Fixed in: 26.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

apple visionos UPGRADE

Affected: < 26.5

Fixed in: 26.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-28940?

ipados: upgrade to 18.7.9, 26.5; iphone os: upgrade to 18.7.9, 26.5; macos: upgrade to 15.7.7, 26.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-28940 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28940 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-28940 affect?

CVE-2026-28940 affects ipados, iphone os, macos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 m

How urgent is CVE-2026-28940?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

iOS vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities · tvOS vulnerabilities

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