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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity alert for Apple users, warning of multiple serious security vulnerabilities affecting iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TVs, and Apple Vision Pro devices. Detailed in vulnerability note CIVN-2025-0071, these flaws could allow hackers to steal data, take control of devices, or carry out attacks like spoofing and denial-of-service. CERT-In strongly urges users to update their devices immediately to avoid potential threats.
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twitter.com/RME8iWJg5D — Apple Updates (@ApplesUpdate) April 5, 2025 The CERT-In advisory applies to both individual users and organizations using Apple devices, especially those running outdated versions of iOS, macOS, Safari, and other Apple platforms. Affected devices include iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple TVs, and Apple Vision Pro headsets.
Users are strongly urged to install the latest updates immediately to avoid risks such as data breaches, loss of control over their devices, and potential service disruptions. ALSO SEE: Samsung Rolls Out One UI 7 Today: Eligible Devices, Features & How To Update The security vulnerabilities impact several older versions of Apple software, including iOS and iPadOS versions earlier than 18.4, 17.
7.6, 16.7.
11, and 15.8.4.
Affected macOS versions include Sequoia before 15.4, Sonoma before 14.7.
5, and Ventura before 13.7.5.
Other impacted platforms include tvOS and Safari versions prior to 18.4, visionOS versions before 2.4, and Xcode versions earlier than 16.
3. Users running these outdated versions are urged to update immediately to protect their devices. iPhone 17 Pro Design Update: The device will not come with a two-color back cover as rumored.
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pic.twitter.com/7RDCiuBmai — Apple Updates (@ApplesUpdate) April 6, 2025 CERT-In has rated the newly discovered Apple device vulnerabilities as high-severity, warning that they pose significant risks to both individual and enterprise users.
If exploited, these flaws could allow attackers to take control of devices or access sensitive personal and financial information without permission. Notably, the vulnerabilities stem from various technical issues in Apple’s software, including type confusion, use-after-free errors, buffer overflows, improper input validation, and path handling flaws. These bugs can be exploited either remotely or locally and are particularly dangerous for users who delay installing critical security updates.
To safeguard Apple devices from potential hacking, CERT-In urges all users to apply the latest security updates released by Apple. These patches address the vulnerabilities identified in recent reports. Apple has already made the necessary updates available, and users can find detailed instructions on the official security update page.
To update, iPhone and iPad users should go to Settings > General > Software Update, Mac users can navigate to System Settings > General > Software Update, and Apple TV users should use the system update option in settings. Apple also recommends enabling automatic updates to ensure timely installation of future patches..
