Security readout for executives and security teams
This Apple flaw let a malicious app trigger a type-confusion bug in IOSurface and run code with privileged rights. For executives, the main concern is legacy Apple devices or Macs that never received the March 2015 Apple security updates. Exposure is mainly legacy Apple endpoints: iPhones or iPads below iOS 8.2, Macs on OS X 10.10.2 or earlier in the affected range, and Apple TV below 7.1. Prioritize remediation where legacy Apple devices still access business data, internal networks, or privileged accounts. Current fully updated Apple fleets are unlikely to be exposed based on the supplied affected-version data. Mitigation focus: Upgrade iOS devices to 8.2 or later where supported.; Update affected OS X systems using Apple’s relevant security guidance.; Upgrade Apple TV devices to 7.1 or later where supported..
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- https://support.apple.com/HT204426CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/HT204413CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204563CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/HT204423CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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