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Apple Alert

9876
Classification
These posts contain security alerts, including digital loopholes, electronic attacks, technical updates, and they are classified base on the level of severity.

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Warning Date

Severity Level

Warning Number

Target Sector

25 October, 2022

● Critical

2022-5343

All

Description:

Apple has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in their product Apple recommends updating the products to the following versions:

  • iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16
    • Available for:
      • iPhone 8 and later
      • iPad Pro (all models)
      • iPad Air 3rd generation and later
      • iPad 5th generation and later
      • iPad mini 5th generation and later
  • Safari 16.1
    • Available for:
      • macOS Big Sur
      • macOS Monterey
  • watchOS 9.1
    • Available for:
      • Apple Watch Series 4 and later
  • tvOS 16.1
    • Available for:
      • Apple TV 4K
      • Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)
      • Apple TV HD
  • macOS Ventura 13
    • Available for:
      • Mac Studio (2022)
      • Mac Pro (2019 and later)
      • MacBook Air (2018 and later)
      • MacBook Pro (2017 and later)
      • Mac mini (2018 and later)
      • iMac (2017 and later)
      • MacBook (2017)
      • iMac Pro (2017)
  • macOS Monterey 12.6.1
    • Available for:
      • macOS Monterey
  • macOS Big Sur 11.7.1
    • Available for:
      • macOS Big Sur
Threats:
  • An app may be able to access user-sensitive data
  • An app may be able to record audio using a pair of connected AirPods
  • An app may be able to gain elevated privileges

An Attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by doing the following:

  • Disclose sensitive user information
  • Execute arbitrary code with high privilege
Best practice and Recommendations:
Last updated at 25 October, 2022

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