Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially 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 the affected devices – iPhone 6S and later models, newer iPads and Mac computers running macOS Monterey.
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This also affects some iPod models.
In a security update on its support page, Apple said one of the flaws means a malicious application “may be capable of executing arbitrary code with kernel privileges” – which TechCrunch describes as meaning full access to the device.
TechCrunch reported that the other – a WebKit bug – could be exploited if a vulnerable device accesses or processes “maliciously crafted web content”. [that] may lead to the execution of arbitrary code”.
Apple did not provide further information on the number of users affected by the vulnerability.
The warning to users comes ahead of the traditional September launch of the latest iPhone – which this year is expected to be called the iPhone 14.