Apple backports zero-day patches to older iPhones and Macs

Apple backports zero-day patches to older iPhones and Macs
Summary: Apple has released security updates for older and latest versions of its operating systems, backporting fixes for actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. These updates address critical flaws discovered by researchers, enhancing the security of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari. Users are urged to apply these updates promptly to protect against potential attacks.

Affected: Apple operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Safari)

Keypoints :

  • Backported fixes for CVE-2025-24200 and CVE-2025-24201 address significant security flaws related to mobile forensic tools and WebKit sandboxing, respectively.
  • iOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 updates fix numerous vulnerabilities, including privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution issues.
  • Though no newly disclosed zero-day flaws are included, users are encouraged to update to maintain security against potential attacks.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-backports-zero-day-patches-to-older-iphones-and-macs/