Thursday, December 12, 2024
HomeAppleHackers Exploiting iOS 0-Day To Attack iPhones - Patch Now!

Hackers Exploiting iOS 0-Day To Attack iPhones – Patch Now!

Published on

SIEM as a Service

Apple releases emergency fixes to address two new zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS that impact iPhones.

The two zero-day vulnerabilities were discovered in RTKit, tracked as CVE-2024-23296, and the iOS Kernel, tracked as CVE-2024-23225.

If exploited by an attacker with kernel read and write privileges, this zero-day might also be used to bypass kernel memory protections.

- Advertisement - SIEM as a Service

“Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited,” Apple said in its advisory.

Details Of The Two-Zero Days Exploited Vulnerabilities

Kernel CVE-2024-23225

An issue with memory corruption has been fixed by improved validation.

“An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections,” the company said.

Impacted Devices:

iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later.

RTKit -CVE-2024-23296

Enhanced validation fixed an issue with memory corruption. However, if an attacker has arbitrary kernel read and write access, it might be possible to bypass kernel memory protections.

Apple has not stated if the two zero-days were found internally or who reported them.

Impacted Devices:

iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later.

Fixes Available

Apple fixed the security vulnerabilities for iPad 16.7.6, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, iOS 16.76, and iOS 17.4.

Other Security Flaws Addressed

Apple fixed a privacy vulnerability in the Accessibility feature (CVE-2024-23243) that would have let apps access sensitive location data.

Also, when Locked Private Browsing is enabled, a Safari Private Browsing flaw tracked as CVE-2024-23256 exposes users’ locked tabs while they move tab groups.

The business stated that more patches that have not yet been described will be published to the advisory later along with CVEs detailing additional issues. 

Because hackers are already using these two flaws in their attacks, ensure that you apply the relevant security upgrades as soon as possible if you own a vulnerable iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

With Perimeter81 malware protection, you can block malware, including Trojans, ransomware, spyware, rootkits, worms, and zero-day exploits. All are incredibly harmful and can wreak havoc on your network.

Stay updated on Cybersecurity news, Whitepapers, and Infographics. Follow us on LinkedIn & Twitter.

Gurubaran
Gurubaran
Gurubaran is a co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security. He has 10+ years of experience as a Security Consultant, Editor, and Analyst in cybersecurity, technology, and communications.

Latest articles

Resecurity introduces Government Security Operations Center (GSOC) at NATO Edge 2024

Resecurity, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, unveiled its advanced Government Security Operations Center...

Reserachers Uncovered Zloader DNS Tunneling Tactics For Stealthy C2 Communication

Zloader, a sophisticated Trojan, has recently evolved with features that enhance its stealth and...

US Charged Chinese Hackers for Exploiting Thousands of Firewall

The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Sichuan Silence...

DMD Diamond Launches Open Beta for v4 Blockchain Ahead of 2025 Mainnet

DMD Diamond - one of the oldest blockchain projects in the space has announced the...

API Security Webinar

72 Hours to Audit-Ready API Security

APIs present a unique challenge in this landscape, as risk assessment and mitigation are often hindered by incomplete API inventories and insufficient documentation.

Join Vivek Gopalan, VP of Products at Indusface, in this insightful webinar as he unveils a practical framework for discovering, assessing, and addressing open API vulnerabilities within just 72 hours.

Discussion points

API Discovery: Techniques to identify and map your public APIs comprehensively.
Vulnerability Scanning: Best practices for API vulnerability analysis and penetration testing.
Clean Reporting: Steps to generate a clean, audit-ready vulnerability report within 72 hours.

More like this

Reserachers Uncovered Zloader DNS Tunneling Tactics For Stealthy C2 Communication

Zloader, a sophisticated Trojan, has recently evolved with features that enhance its stealth and...

US Charged Chinese Hackers for Exploiting Thousands of Firewall

The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Sichuan Silence...

DMD Diamond Launches Open Beta for v4 Blockchain Ahead of 2025 Mainnet

DMD Diamond - one of the oldest blockchain projects in the space has announced the...