Type confusion denial-of-service in Apple LaunchServices
CVE-2026-28983 is a type confusion vulnerability in Apple LaunchServices. Apple states that the issue was addressed with improved checks. The vulnerability affects multiple Apple platforms, including iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5. The available information indicates that a remote attacker may be able to trigger the flaw and cause a denial-of-service condition. Apple has not provided public technical detail about the specific vulnerable code path or trigger beyond identifying the bug class as type confusion in LaunchServices.
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A remote denial-of-service vulnerability affecting LaunchServices.
A type confusion vulnerability in macOS Tahoe that may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
A type confusion vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
A type confusion vulnerability in Apple TV software that could allow a remote attacker to cause denial of service.
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