CVE-2025-43424 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2025-43424?

CVE-2025-43424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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.

Q: How severe is CVE-2025-43424?

CVE-2025-43424 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43424?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 26.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 26.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-43424?

CVE-2025-43424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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.

How severe is CVE-2025-43424?

CVE-2025-43424 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43424?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os.