New Delhi: Apple users in India are advised to promptly address a critical security warning issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). A security bulletin released on March 19, 2024, has identified a series of vulnerabilities across multiple Apple platforms that could potentially allow unauthorized remote access to devices, leading to the exposure of personal and confidential information, and causing significant operational issues.
Affected Devices and Software Versions:
The vulnerabilities impact a range of Apple software, including:
- visionOS: Versions earlier than 1.1
- macOS Monterey: Versions earlier than 12.7.4
- macOS Ventura: Versions earlier than 13.6.5
- macOS Sonoma: Versions earlier than 14.4
- watchOS: Versions earlier than 10.4
- Safari: Versions earlier than 17.3
- tvOS: Versions earlier than 17.4
Devices that are at risk include the Vision Pro, Apple TV HD, and 4K models, Apple Watch Series 4, and subsequent models, as well as a broad range of MacBooks released in recent years.
Nature of the Security Threat:
The security flaws identified by CERT-In could allow cyber attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, and bypass security measures to obtain elevated privileges on compromised systems.
Recommended Action for Users:
To mitigate these risks, users are strongly encouraged to update their devices to the latest software versions available. Apple has likely released updates to address these vulnerabilities. Users can navigate to General – Settings – Software Update on their devices to check for and install any available updates without delay.
Staying vigilant and ensuring your devices are up-to-date is crucial in safeguarding against potential security threats.
