Apple iOS and iPadOS Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Apple iOS and iPadOS. This issue affects users in a privileged network position, who may be able to disrupt service by exploiting the vulnerability. The problem arises from inadequate input validation, which has been improved in the latest updates. The vulnerability is present in iOS 18.7.6 and iPadOS 18.7.6, as well as in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a denial-of-service condition, causing unexpected app termination or system crashes.

Remediation

Users can update to iOS 18.7.7, iPadOS 18.7.7, iOS 26.4, or iPadOS 26.4 to address this vulnerability.

Added: May 11, 2026, 9:46 PM
Updated: May 11, 2026, 9:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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