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Apple Releases Security Updates

iOS and macOS security updates also patch actively exploited vulnerability

Threat ID:
CC-4027
Threat Severity:
Information only
Published:
27 January 2022 1:26 PM
Report a cyber attack: call 0300 303 5222 or email [email protected]

Summary

iOS and macOS security updates also patch actively exploited vulnerability

Threat details

Introduction

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device. One of the vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22587), which affects the IOMobileFrameBuffer and could allow a malicious application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, is being actively exploited in the wild.

Remediation advice

Affected organisations are encouraged to review the Apple Security Updates page and apply the necessary updates.

Remediation steps

Type Step
Patch

iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3


https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213053
Patch

macOS Monterey 12.2


https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213054
Patch

macOS Big Sur 11.6.3


https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213055
Patch

Security Update 2022-001 Catalina


https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213056
Patch

tvOS 15.3


https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213057
Patch

watchOS 8.4


https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213059
Patch

Safari 15.3


https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213058

Last edited: 27 January 2022 1:52 pm