About the security content of iPadOS 17.7.3 – Apple Support

December 11, 2024 at 01:33PM Apple’s iPadOS 17.7.3 update, releasing on December 11, 2024, addresses multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-44201, CVE-2024-54486, among others) affecting iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd gen), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th gen. Issues include memory disclosure, kernel state leakage, denial of service, and unexpected crashes. ### Meeting Notes Summary **Apple ID**: 121838 **Release … Read more

About the security content of iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2 – Apple Support

November 19, 2024 at 01:54PM Two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309) in iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2 could allow arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting attacks, respectively, on Intel-based Macs. Updates are available for various iPhone and iPad models starting from iPhone XS and iPad Air 3rd generation onward. ### Meeting Takeaways **Release Information:** – **Release … Read more

Apple’s trademark tight lips extend to new iPhone, iPad zero-days

March 6, 2024 at 12:06PM Apple’s latest security patches fix four vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS, including two exploited zero-days. The vulnerabilities, registered as CVE-2024-23225 and CVE-2024-23296, allow attackers to bypass kernel memory protections but were patched with improved validation. The updates also addressed other minor vulnerabilities and introduced new features, including options for browser … Read more

Apple Releases iOS 16 Update to Patch Exploited Vulnerability 

October 12, 2023 at 10:21AM Apple has released iOS and iPadOS updates to patch a kernel vulnerability (CVE-2023-42824) that has been actively exploited in attacks. The flaw is a local privilege escalation issue, indicating it may have been used as part of an exploit chain. Although Apple has not provided details about the attacks or … Read more