CVE-2025-43424
Description
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1. A malicious HID device may cause an unexpected process crash.
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A malicious HID device can trigger an unexpected process crash on Apple macOS Tahoe, iOS, and iPadOS due to insufficient bounds checks.
Vulnerability
Overview
CVE-2025-43424 is a vulnerability in Apple's HID (Human Interface Device) handling that could allow a malicious physical USB or Bluetooth HID device to cause an unexpected process crash. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks [1].
Attack
Surface and Prerequisites
Exploitation requires an attacker to have physical access to the device or be in close proximity to connect a malicious HID device, such as a specially crafted keyboard or other input device. No user interaction beyond device connection is required, as the crash occurs during processing of HID reports [1][2].
Impact
An attacker could cause the target system's process responsible for HID management to crash, which may lead to denial of service or potentially disrupt input functionality until the device is removed or the system is restarted [1].
Mitigation
Apple has addressed this issue in macOS Tahoe 26.1, iOS 26.1, and iPadOS 26.1, released November 3, 2025 [1][2]. Users should update their devices to the latest available versions to mitigate the vulnerability.
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Affected products
5cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <26.1
- (no CPE)range: <26.1
- Range: <26.1
- Range: <26.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
2- support.apple.com/en-us/125632nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/125634nvd
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