Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Indian Govt. Warns of Apple Device Vulnerabilities; Update Now
The Indian government is warning people who use Apple devices like iPhones and iPads that there's a serious security problem.
Think of it like a lock that has some weak spots.
Hackers could use these weak spots to get into your device and steal your info or even make it stop working.
The government says you should update your device's software right away because Apple has fixed these weak spots.
To update, go to your settings and look for "Software Update."
Indian government warns Apple users of critical vulnerabilities in various Apple devices.
CERT-In identified multiple flaws in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.
These vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution, data theft, and device crashes.
Users of older software versions of Apple devices are at elevated risk of being affected.
Apple has released security patches and users are advised to update their devices immediately.
- Who
- CERT-In, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, issued the alert to Apple users.
- What
- Indian government alerts users of Apple devices about critical vulnerabilities.
- When
- The alert was issued following the discovery of multiple critical vulnerabilities.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To address security flaws that could allow attackers to run code, steal data, or crash devices.
- Alerting Body
- CERT-In
- Affected Devices
- iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, Vision Pro
- Vulnerability Types
- Memory-related issues, logic errors, poor input validation, and privilege management flaws.
- Risk
- High risk of unauthorized access, data compromise, system manipulation, or service disruption
- Software Versions Affected
- iOS earlier than 18.6, iPadOS earlier than 17.7.9 or 18.6, macOS Sequoia earlier than 15.6, macOS Sonoma earlier than 14.7.7, macOS Ventura earlier than 13.7.7, watchOS earlier than 11.6, tvOS earlier than 18.6, visionOS earlier than 2.6
- Action Recommended
- Update software immediately via device settings.