Information Security

2022-08-18 Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Last modified 8/21/2022

Information Security Advisory

This is an information security advisory posted by the Information Security Office.

Description

CISA reports:

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in macOS Monterey, iOS and iPadOS, and Safari. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device.

MS-ISAC reports:

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apple Products, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution.

Scope

Vulnerabilities reported in the following Apple products:

  • MacOS Monterey 12.5.1
  • iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1
  • Safari 15.6.1

Recommendation

Affected devices should install the available updates as soon as possible.