CVE-2026-28985
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Null Pointer Dereference in Apple iOS and macOS

Publication date: 2026-05-11

Last updated on: 2026-05-11

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, tvOS 26.5. An attacker on the local network may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
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Published
2026-05-11
Last Modified
2026-05-11
Generated
2026-06-21
AI Q&A
2026-05-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-20
NVD
CVE-2026-28985
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apple ios 26.5
apple ipad_os 26.5
apple macos_tahoe 26.5
apple tv_os 26.5
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a null pointer dereference issue that was addressed by improving input validation in certain Apple operating systems.

A null pointer dereference occurs when a program attempts to use a pointer that has a null value, which can lead to unexpected behavior or crashes.

In this case, an attacker on the local network could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker on the local network to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) on affected devices.

A denial-of-service means that the device or service may become unavailable or crash, disrupting normal operations.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, or tvOS 26.5.

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