January 22, 2024 at 03:24PM
Apple has released iOS 17.3 and macOS Sonoma 14.3 updates to address 16 vulnerabilities including WebKit flaws exploited in zero-day attacks. Apple warns of code execution, denial-of-service, and data exposure threats and suspects recent exploitation. The updates also fix security issues in several other components. Apple hasn’t provided technical details to guide defenders.
From the meeting notes, we can conclude that Apple is rolling out new versions of its iOS and macOS platforms to address multiple vulnerabilities in WebKit. The updates, iOS 17.3 and macOS Sonoma 14.3, address 16 documented vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution, denial-of-service, and data exposure attacks. Apple highlights urgent attention to three specific WebKit security defects that have been exploited in zero-day attacks, but the company has not disclosed technical details or indicators of compromise. The updates also address security issues in the Apple Neural Engine, CoreCrypto, Mail Search, Reset Services, Shortcuts, and Time Zone. Additionally, there are references to other cybersecurity-related news involving Chinese and Russian hackers.