CVE-2025-46305
Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis
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
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Tahoe 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2. A malicious HID device may cause an unexpected process crash.
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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-46305
EUVD
EUVD-2025-206966
Affected Vendors & Products
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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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CWE ID Description
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a flaw in the handling of input from Human Interface Devices (HID) on certain Apple operating systems. Specifically, a malicious HID device can trigger an unexpected process crash due to insufficient bounds checking.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that a malicious HID device could cause processes on affected Apple devices to crash unexpectedly. This could lead to denial of service or disruption of normal device operation.

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Mitigation Strategies

The issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, iOS 18.7.5, iPadOS 18.7.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.4. To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update your Apple devices to these versions or later.

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