Apple Urges Users to Update: Serious Vulnerability Affects Millions of Devices
A serious vulnerability has been discovered in Apple's operating systems, affecting millions of devices worldwide. The issue, identified by India's cyber security authority CERT-In, could lead to system crashes and service disruptions. Apple users are urged to update their devices immediately to stay protected.
The flaw, classified as medium-severity, lies in the FrontParser component of Apple's operating systems. It's due to an out-of-bounds write issue that could lead to denial-of-service conditions, process memory corruption, and app destabilization. Devices running iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 18.7.1 and 26.0.1, macOS Tahoe before version 26.0.1, macOS Sequoia before 15.7.1, and macOS Sonoma before 14.8.1 are at risk. Even Apple's newest visionOS platform is affected in versions prior to 26.0.1.
Companies relying on Apple devices could also face disruptions. The flaw could cause instability in critical processes, service outages, and data manipulation. Sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and government agencies using Apple operating systems are potentially at risk.
To mitigate the risk, users are advised to install the latest software update on their devices immediately. Exploiting the vulnerability requires processing a maliciously crafted font on a vulnerable Apple device. Automatic updates can also be enabled to ensure devices remain protected.
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