Apple has disclosed critical security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, potentially allowing attackers to take complete control of the devices.
Apple added that it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited”.
Security experts have advised users to urgently update affected devices – iPhone 6S or later, newer iPads, and Mac computers running macOS Monterey.
It also affects some iPod models.
In a security update on its support page, Apple said one of the vulnerabilities meant that a malicious app “could execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges” – which TechCrunch describes as possible. means full access to the device.
TechCrunch reported that the other – a WebKit bug – can be exploited if a vulnerable device accesses or processes “maliciously crafted web content.” [that] may lead to arbitrary code execution”.
