CVE-2025-43424

Name: CVE-2025-43424
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-04T02:15:48.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-43424 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

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

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125632Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125634

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-43424?

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 a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43424?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-43424?

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Source: NVD / NIST