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iOS EUVDEUVD-2026-15175

| CVE-2026-28894 HIGH
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2026-03-25 apple
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Send malformed network packet
  2. Exploit
    Bypass input validation in parser
  3. Execution
    Crash application or service
  4. Impact
    Cause denial-of-service

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V2 - Validation and Business Logic Input validation, allowlisting
Exploitation Conditions

Remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger DoS against unpatched iOS 26.3 and earlier, iPadOS 26.3 and earlier, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 and earlier, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 and earlier, or macOS Tahoe 26.3 and earlier via malformed input. No user interaction required.

Impact

Without a published CVSS score, EPSS probability, or KEV inclusion status, the real-world risk cannot be fully quantified using standard metrics. However, several signals indicate moderate to high priority: (1) Apple's issuance of patches across four distinct macOS versions (Sequoia, Sonoma, Tahoe) plus iOS/iPadOS within a single CVE suggests a widely applicable vulnerability; (2) the remote attack vector and lack of privilege requirements lower the barrier to exploitation; (3) denial-of-service vulnerabilities in core OS components can disrupt critical workflows and infrastructure. The absence of CVSS and EPSS data suggests either early-stage disclosure or potential embargoed information, but the breadth of affected products and the fact that patches are already available indicate this should be treated as a real priority for end-user systems and enterprise deployments.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker crafts a malicious network packet or file that violates the expected input format for a kernel subsystem or core system service on an unpatched Apple device. When the vulnerable system processes this malformed input without adequate validation, it exhausts system memory, triggers an infinite loop, or crashes the affected process, rendering the device unresponsive and requiring a reboot to restore functionality. Since the attack is remotely triggerable without authentication, the attacker could target a large number of users or IoT-scale Apple devices in a coordinated denial-of-service campaign.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026

Remote attackers can trigger denial-of-service conditions against multiple Apple operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, macOS variants) through network requests that bypass insufficient input validation. The vulnerability affects iOS 26.4 and earlier, iPadOS 26.4 and earlier, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 and earlier, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 and earlier, and macOS Tahoe 26.3 and earlier. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability with a 7.5 CVSS score.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 25, 2026 - 01:00 CVSS 7.5

A denial-of-service vulnerability in Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems has been addressed through improved input validation. The vulnerability affects iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 26.4, macOS Sequoia prior to 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma prior to 14.8.5, and macOS Tahoe prior to 26.4, allowing remote attackers to trigger a denial-of-service condition. While no CVSS score, EPSS data, or KEV status is currently available, the fact that Apple has issued patches across multiple operating system versions suggests this is a real and actively managed threat requiring immediate patching.

RemediationAI

Update to iOS 26.4 or later on all iPhone and iPad devices, update to macOS Sequoia 15.7.5 or later on compatible Mac computers, update to macOS Sonoma 14.8.5 or later on older Mac systems, and update to macOS Tahoe 26.4 or later where applicable. Users should prioritize applying these updates immediately via Settings > General > Software Update on iOS/iPadOS or System Settings > General > Software Update on macOS. Organizations managing large device fleets should use Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to enforce automatic updates and monitor compliance. Until patches can be deployed, limit network exposure of vulnerable systems where possible and monitor system logs for unexpected resource exhaustion or service disruptions that might indicate exploitation attempts. For additional details and to verify patch status, consult the Apple security advisories at https://support.apple.com/en-us/126792, https://support.apple.com/en-us/126794, https://support.apple.com/en-us/126795, and https://support.apple.com/en-us/126796.

Affected VersionsENISA

iOS and iPadOS 0 <26.4
macOS 0 <14.8.5
macOS 0 <26.4
macOS 0 <15.7.5

Affected Packages

euvd ios_and_ipados fix: 26.4
euvd macos fix: 14.8.5, 15.7.5, 26.4

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability involves an input validation flaw in Apple's operating system kernel or core system libraries, likely affecting network protocol handling or file processing subsystems that process untrusted remote input. The root cause class appears to be improper input validation (related to CWE categories such as CWE-20: Improper Input Validation), where insufficient bounds checking or sanitization allows malformed or oversized input to trigger resource exhaustion or crash conditions. The affected CPE entries (cpe:2.3:a:apple:ios_and_ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* and cpe:2.3:a:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) indicate this is a platform-level vulnerability affecting the operating system itself rather than a discrete application, making it a systemic issue requiring vendor-level remediation across multiple major OS releases.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Updated
Apr 16, 2026 - 06:17 EUVD-patch-fix
executive summary
Patch available
Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 EUVD
26.4,14.8.5,15.7.5
CVE Published
Mar 25, 2026 - 00:31 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A denial-of-service issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, macOS Tahoe 26.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-28894 is a high-severity denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms that allows remote attackers to crash devices and services through malformed network requests. This impacts productivity and availability across any organization relying on Apple devices for business operations, particularly mobile workforces and critical infrastructure dependent on macOS servers.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: implement network-based rate limiting and DoS protection mechanisms targeting malformed requests to vulnerable Apple services; deploy intrusion detection signatures to identify exploitation attempts; segment critical Apple devices onto protected network segments with enhanced monitoring; establish incident response procedures for device unavailability events.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 84% exploitable
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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