Null Pointer Dereference in Apple Products Affecting iOS and macOS
CVE-2026-28886

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple

Vendor
CVE Published:
25 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-28886?

A vulnerability exists within Apple’s software platforms due to improper input validation leading to a null pointer dereference. This could allow an attacker in a privileged network position to exploit the issue, potentially causing a denial-of-service condition. Apple has addressed this vulnerability in multiple product updates, enhancing input validation processes to mitigate associated risks.

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Affected Version(s)

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 18.7.7

iOS and iPadOS 0 < 26.4

macOS 0 < 14.8.5

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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