CVE-2025-46301
CWE-119Published: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 13, 2026
Official Description
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.4. A malicious HID device may cause an unexpected process crash.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-46301 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.7.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-119)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-46301 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts