Nov 5, 2025 · ZeroDay Catalog
Apple Addresses Use-After-Free Vulnerability Across Multiple Products
Apple has released updates to address a critical use-after-free vulnerability affecting several of its products, enhancing memory management to prevent potential exploitation.
What changed
Apple has resolved a use-after-free vulnerability that could lead to memory corruption when processing specially crafted web content. This issue was addressed through improved memory management techniques.
The vulnerability has been fixed in the following versions: macOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, Safari 16.6, iOS 15.8.7, and iPadOS 15.8.7.
Who is affected
The vulnerability impacts a range of Apple products, which may expose users to security risks if not updated promptly.
Affected products include:
- macOS Ventura 13.5
- iOS 16.6 and 15.8.7
- iPadOS 16.6 and 15.8.7
- Safari 16.6
What to do
Users and administrators are strongly advised to update their devices to the latest versions to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly to ensure ongoing security.