CVE-2026-86964 Details
Description
A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the kernel of various Apple products, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27. This vulnerability was addressed with improved input validation. However, it may still allow an application to cause unexpected system termination.
Users can update to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, or watchOS 27 to address this vulnerability.
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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 Nov 3, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149034 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149035 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149036 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149037 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149038 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 | [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 | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple iphone os | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple macos | < 26.7.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple tvos | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple visionos | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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| apple watchos | < 27.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |