Apple has released security patches for macOS, iPhone, and iPad, addressing critical vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution through malicious media files, websites, or apps. These updates also fix various bugs related to app crashes, data leaks, and privilege escalations, enhancing overall device security.
Affected: macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Apple devices
Affected: macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Apple devices
Keypoints
- Apple released security updates for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS to fix critical vulnerabilities.
- The patches address code-execution bugs triggered by opening malicious images, videos, or websites.
- iOS 18.5 patches vulnerabilities in AppleJPEG, CoreMedia, CoreAudio, CoreGraphics, and ImageIO that could crash apps or leak data.
- Several WebKit flaws are fixed, preventing exploits that could run malicious code or crash Safari.
- A serious FaceTime mute-button bug was fixed, which previously exposed audio despite muting.
- The updates include kernel hardening, fix memory-corruption issues, and address other privilege escalation bugs.
- Many patches, including in Baseband and Notes, improve security but do not indicate active exploitation.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/apple-patches-major-security-flaws-in-ios-macos-platforms/