… The updates patch a Wi-Fi flaw that allows arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges through an out-of-bounds write vulnerability, and denial-of-service bugs involving crafted Wi-Fi packets and mDNSResponder network traffic. …
… The researchers claim their exploit chain survived MIE protections on bare-metal M5 hardware with kernel MIE enabled. The attack is the first public macOS kernel memory corruption exploit demonstrated against Apple& 039;s new MIE hardware protections, according to the team. …
… The CVE-2023-41974 targeted a kernel vulnerability, while CVE-2024-23222, CVE-2023-43000, and the same CVE-2023-43010 cover WebKit. …
… Timeline of DarkSword observations and vulnerability patches. Image credit: Google Apple& 039;s security notes for iOS 26.3 say the dyld vulnerability may have been used in highly targeted attacks. …
… Manifesting as malicious content opened in Safari, it can lead to full kernel control and complete access to data stored on the iPhone. …
… The mechanics of the attack consist of the user opening malicious web content in Safari, which leads to full kernel control. …
… That year also saw yet another chip vulnerability that Apple had to mitigate, forming another nail in the coffin. …