The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a significant warning regarding serious security vulnerabilities found in various Apple products. These flaws, classified as highly critical, could expose users to potential cyber-attacks, including unauthorized access, data theft, and execution of malicious code. Other potential risks involve denial of service (DoS), privilege escalation, and security bypasses, putting devices and personal data at risk.
Devices and Software at Risk
CERT-In’s alert emphasizes that several Apple devices and software versions are vulnerable. These include iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, and other Apple ecosystems that haven’t yet upgraded to the latest versions of iOS, macOS, and more.
Impacted Versions
The following Apple software versions are particularly at risk:
– iPhones and iPads running iOS or iPadOS versions prior to 18
– iOS or iPadOS versions prior to 17.7
– macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.7
– macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.7
– macOS Sequoia versions prior to 15
– tvOS versions prior to 18
– watchOS versions prior to 11
– Safari versions prior to 18
– Xcode versions prior to 16
– visionOS versions prior to 2
Immediate Action Required: Update Your Devices
CERT-In advises all users to update their Apple devices immediately to the latest software releases, which include patches designed to fix these vulnerabilities. Apple has already responded with updates that address the issues and has encouraged users to ensure they are using the most up-to-date software versions.
By updating to the latest versions, users can protect their devices and personal data from potential security breaches, ensuring that their systems are safeguarded against exploitation.
