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Denial-of-service in Apple Calling Framework

IdentifiersCVE-2026-28894CWE-20· Improper Input Validation

CVE-2026-28894 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in Apple's Calling Framework. Apple states the issue was addressed through improved input validation, indicating the flaw stems from insufficient validation of attacker-controlled input handled by the framework. Successful exploitation may allow a remote attacker to trigger a denial-of-service condition in affected Apple platforms. Apple lists fixes in iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.4.

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Impact

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A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial-of-service. Based on the available advisory language, the impact is limited to service or process disruption rather than code execution, privilege escalation, or data disclosure. The exact scope of the crash or availability loss is not specified in the provided content.

Mitigation

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If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure to untrusted remote inputs that can reach the Calling Framework, though the provided content does not specify a complete workaround. Prioritize patching internet-exposed and user-facing systems that process remote calling-related traffic or content.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the vendor-provided updates that fix CVE-2026-28894: iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, or macOS Tahoe 26.4, as applicable. Apple states the issue was resolved with improved input validation in the Calling Framework.
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AppleIpadosoperating_system
AppleIphone Osoperating_system
AppleMacosoperating_system

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