Security Alert (A24-10-11): Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apple iOS and iPadOS

Description:

Apple has released iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 to fix the vulnerabilities in various Apple devices. The list of vulnerability information can be found at:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/121373

Affected Systems:

• iPhone XS and later
• iPad 7th generation and later, Air 3rd generation and later, mini 5th generation and later, Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, Pro 13-inch

Impact:

Depending on the vulnerabilities being exploited, a successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure or security restriction bypass on an affected device.

Recommendation:

Apple has released new version of iOS and iPadOS to address the issue.

The updates can be obtained through the auto-update mechanism. Users of affected systems should follow the recommendations provided by the vendor and take immediate actions to mitigate the risk.

More Information:

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/121373
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-44204
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-44207