CVE-2025-46304
Bounds Check Vulnerability in Apple HID Driver Causes Process Crash
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: Apple Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apple | ipados | to 18.7.5 (exc) |
| apple | iphone_os | to 18.7.5 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.4 (exc) |
| apple | macos | From 14.0 (inc) to 14.8.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-400 | The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves a flaw in the handling of input from malicious Human Interface Devices (HID). Specifically, a malicious HID device can cause an unexpected process crash due to insufficient bounds checks in the affected Apple operating systems.
The issue was addressed by improving bounds checks in the affected systems, which include macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, iOS 18.7.5, iPadOS 18.7.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.4.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing a malicious HID device to cause an unexpected process crash on your device. Such crashes can lead to denial of service or instability in the affected system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Apple devices to the fixed versions: macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, iOS 18.7.5, iPadOS 18.7.5, or macOS Sonoma 14.8.4.
Avoid connecting untrusted or unknown HID devices to your system to prevent potential malicious input that could cause unexpected process crashes.