CVE-2026-28985 Details
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.
A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the mDNSResponder component of Apple operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, and tvOS, all version 26.5. This vulnerability allows an attacker on the local network to cause a denial-of-service condition.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 12, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/127118 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apple ipados | < 26.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple iphone os | < 26.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple macos | >= 26.0, < 26.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple tvos | < 26.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 13, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |