Other security flaws could allow attackers to gain access to elevated privileges - including kernel-level privileges on macOS. Many of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute malicious code on a device and take control of it. They include security flaws in Bluetooth, Core Media, CoreAnimation, FaceTime and Hypervisor. Some of the more critical vulnerabilities appear to primarily impact iOS and macOS. The security fixes are included in iOS 12.1.3, macOS 10.14.3, security updates to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 and macOS Sierra 10.12.6, and new updates to tvOS and watchOS. What’s the Big Deal?Īccording to Apple’s security updates page, the latest software versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS have addressed significant vulnerabilities.
That may be especially true since these security vulnerabilities have officially been disclosed.Īnd while the odds of actually getting hacked may still be relatively low, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Simply put, if you don’t update, you could be putting your iOS, macOS and other Apple devices at risk of getting hacked.
