# CVE-2026-28985: mDNSResponder: An attacker on the local network may be able to cause a denial-of-service

CVE-2026-28985 is fixed in Tahoe on 1 platform by Tahoe 26.5 (version 26.5), released May 11, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-28985
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.2 (MEDIUM)
- EPSS: 0.0016
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 11, 2026
- Vendor advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/127115

## Description

A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS | Tahoe | 26.5 | [Tahoe 26.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/macos/tahoe-26.5.md) | May 11, 2026 |

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