The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a high-severity security alert for Apple users in India. The warning covers multiple Apple devices — including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, and Vision Pro headsets — urging users to update their software immediately to avoid potential hacks.
Who Is Affected?
The vulnerabilities affect users running:
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iOS versions prior to 18.6
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iPadOS versions prior to 17.9.9 and 18.6
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macOS Sequoia versions prior to 15.6
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macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.7.7
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macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.7.7
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watchOS versions prior to 11.6
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tvOS versions prior to 18.6
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visionOS versions prior to 2.6
The Risks
CERT-IN reports that these vulnerabilities stem from type confusion, use-after-free errors, out-of-bounds memory access, integer and buffer overflows, and race conditions.
If exploited, attackers could:
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Gain unauthorised access to sensitive data
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Execute malicious code on your device
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Bypass security restrictions
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Cause denial-of-service attacks
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Lead to data theft or loss
Attackers could target devices running outdated software by sending specially crafted requests, making the risk both serious and immediate.
What You Should Do
Update to the latest Apple software versions immediately. Apple has already released security patches addressing these vulnerabilities, and typically discloses them only after fixes are available. Keeping your device updated is the best way to stay protected.
