CVE-2025-46305
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-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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
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?
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.