Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could allow attackers to take full 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 and later models, newer iPads, and Mac computers running macOS Monterey.
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It also affects some iPod models.
In a security update on its support page, Apple said one of the flaws means a malicious app “may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges,” which TechCrunch describes as full access to the device .
TechCrunch reported that the other, a WebKit bug, could be exploited if a vulnerable device accessed or processed “maliciously crafted web content.” [that] may lead to arbitrary code execution.”
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Apple did not provide further information on how many users were affected by the vulnerability.
The notice to users comes ahead of the traditional September release of the latest iPhone, which is expected to be called the iPhone 14 this year.