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Out-of-bounds read in Apple Accelerate

IdentifiersCVE-2026-28991CWE-125· Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2026-28991 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apple's Accelerate component. Apple states the issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms prior to the fixed releases, including iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. Successful exploitation by a local app may trigger a denial-of-service condition.

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A malicious app may be able to cause a denial-of-service, resulting in application or system instability or termination. The provided content does not indicate code execution, privilege escalation, or data disclosure for this CVE.

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No specific workaround is provided in the supplied content. Practical mitigation is limited to reducing exposure to untrusted or unnecessary apps and applying Apple's security updates promptly. Where operationally feasible, restrict installation and execution of untrusted local applications until patched.

Remediation

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Upgrade affected devices to the fixed releases identified by Apple: iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, or watchOS 26.5, as applicable. Apple states the issue was fixed through improved bounds checking in the affected component.
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VendorProductType
AppleIosoperating_system
AppleIpadosoperating_system
AppleIphone Osoperating_system
AppleMacosoperating_system
AppleMacos Tahoeoperating_system
AppleTvosoperating_system
AppleVisionosoperating_system
AppleWatchosoperating_system

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