Jan 27, 2025 · ZeroDay Catalog
Critical Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Multiple Apple Products
Apple has addressed a critical use-after-free vulnerability affecting multiple products, which could allow malicious applications to elevate privileges.
What changed
Apple has resolved a use-after-free vulnerability through enhanced memory management in various operating systems. This vulnerability could potentially allow malicious applications to gain elevated privileges on affected devices.
The issue has been fixed in the following versions: iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3.
Who is affected
The vulnerability impacts a wide range of Apple products, particularly those running outdated versions of iOS and macOS.
Users of the following products should be particularly vigilant: iPadOS devices, macOS computers, Apple TVs, and Apple Watches.
- iPadOS devices running versions prior to 18.3
- macOS devices including Sequoia, Sonoma, and Ventura versions before the latest updates
- Apple TV devices with tvOS versions prior to 18.3
- Apple Watch devices running watchOS versions before 11.3
What to do
It is crucial for users and administrators to update their devices to the latest versions to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. Regularly applying security updates is a fundamental practice in maintaining device integrity.
Monitoring for any unusual application behavior is also recommended, especially for devices that may not have been updated promptly.
- Update all affected Apple devices to the latest software versions immediately.
- Implement a routine check for software updates to ensure ongoing protection.
- Educate users about the risks of installing applications from untrusted sources.