Archive · 22 May 2025
Apple AirPlay Security Flaws Allow for Device Hijacking, Researchers Warn
Imagine AirPlay lets you wirelessly send music or videos to other devices.
Security experts found some holes in this system.
These holes could let bad guys on the same Wi-Fi take control of your devices.
They could potentially play with your speakers or even spy on you.
Apple has fixed some of these issues, but other companies that make devices that use AirPlay still need to fix their products.
That means there are still risks, so it's important to keep your devices updated.
Researchers found major security flaws in Apple's AirPlay system, dubbed "AirBorne."
The vulnerabilities could allow hackers to hijack devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
The flaws exist in both Apple's AirPlay protocol and the SDK used by third-party vendors.
Apple has released patches, but third-party devices remain at risk.
CarPlay systems are also vulnerable if predictable Wi-Fi passwords are used.
- Who
- Researchers at cybersecurity firm Oligo discovered the vulnerabilities.
- What
- AirPlay has security flaws that could allow attackers to hijack devices.
- When
- The vulnerabilities were discovered recently, with Apple issuing patches in March.
- Where
- The vulnerabilities affect devices using AirPlay.
- Why
- Security flaws could allow attackers to remotely execute code and potentially spy on users.
- Research Firm
- Oligo
- Number of Vulnerabilities Identified
- 23
- Vulnerability Name
- "AirBorne"
- Patched Apple OS Versions
- iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, and visionOS 2.4
- Potentially Vulnerable Devices
- Millions