Sensitive Data Access via Inconsistent UI State in Apple CoreAnimation
CVE-2026-28964 is an Apple CoreAnimation vulnerability affecting iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 prior to the fix. Apple describes it as an inconsistent user interface issue that was addressed with improved state management. The flaw could allow an application to access sensitive user data. Based on the vendor description and component attribution, the issue appears to stem from improper synchronization or handling of UI state transitions in CoreAnimation, resulting in a security-relevant mismatch between what the UI should permit and what the application can access.
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An information disclosure vulnerability in CoreAnimation that may allow an app to access sensitive user data.
A UI/state management issue that could allow an app to access sensitive user data.
An inconsistent user interface issue in Apple Vision Pro that may allow an app to access sensitive user data.
A UI/state management issue that could allow an app to access sensitive user data.
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