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Apple Alert

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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

24 July, 2023

● Critical

2023-5688

All

Description:

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

  • iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6
    • 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
  • iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8
    • Available for:
      • iPhone 6s (all models)
      • iPhone 7 (all models)
      • iPhone SE (1st generation)
      • iPad Air 2
      • iPad mini (4th Generation)
      • iPod touch (7th generation)
  • watchOS 9.6
    • Available for:
      • Apple Watch Series 4 and later
  • macOS Ventura 13.5
    • Available for:
      • macOS Ventura
  • macOS Monterey 12.6.8
    • Available for:
      • macOS Monterey
  • macOS Big Sur 11.7.9
    • Available for:
      • macOS Big Sur
  • tvOS 16.6
    • Available for:
      • Apple TV 4K (all models) and Apple TV HD
  • Safari 16.6
    • Available for:
      • macOS Big Sur
      • macOS Monterey

Threats:

An Attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by doing the following:

  • Arbitrary Code Execution
  • Denial of Service
  • Privilege Escalation

Best practice and Recommendations:

The CERT team encourages users to review Apple security advisory and apply the necessary updates:

How to update Apple Watch:

How to update macOS:

How to update iPhone or iPad:

Last updated at 25 July, 2023

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