CVE-2026-112566
Apple Operating Systems Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability
Description
A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. An attacker in physical proximity may be able to cause a denial-of-service.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 26, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 27, 2026, 2:53 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-112566
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update iOS and iPadOS to the latest version.
- Update macOS to the latest version.
- Update tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS to the latest version.
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2, iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2. An attacker in physical proximity may be able to cause a denial-of-service. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/112xxx/CVE-2026-112566.json">CVE-2026-112566</a> Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/149227 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/149230 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/149521 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/149522 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/149524 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/149525 Added Reference https://support.apple.com/en-us/149526