Apple users are at risk due to a recently identified security vulnerability. The company has alerted users and is advising immediate action to secure devices against potential hackers. Apple products, including iPhones, Macs, and iPads, are generally known for their security, but a flaw has been discovered, requiring immediate attention. The issue, stemming from an out-of-bounds write, has been addressed, and a software update has been provided.
The vulnerability impacts a wide range of devices: iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone 14 series, iPhone 15 series, and iPhone 16 series. Furthermore, affected devices include iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), and iPad (7th generation and later) models.
Apple has released crucial security updates for iPadOS, iOS, and macOS to mitigate this problem. The updates include iOS and iPadOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 17.7.10 for older models. Updates are also available for macOS Sonoma 14.7.8, macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, and macOS Ventura 13.7.8. The company states that they have fixed the flaw with enhanced bounds checking. While the specifics of any attacks remain undisclosed, Apple urges all users to update their devices immediately. Cybersecurity professionals also recommend immediate installation of the latest software. Users should update by going to Settings, then General, and selecting Software Update.