The vulnerability involves an input validation flaw in Apple iOS and iPadOS that can be triggered by a malicious actor within radio range. When exploited, the flaw can lead to unexpected system termination, effectively causing a denial‑of‑service condition on the affected device.

Apple iOS and iPadOS systems prior to release of version 27 are affected. The flaw is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.

Because the issue is tied to a radio‑based attack vector and no exploit probability data is available, the exact likelihood of exploitation is uncertain. exploit and the fact that the vulnerability is mitigated in the latest releases mean the risk is primarily confined to devices that have not yet been updated. For unpatched devices, an attacker in close proximity could force the system to crash, disrupting services and potentially allowing further attack steps if service disruption is critical.