Zero-day flaw in iOS requires immediate update of iPhones, iPads and Macs

Apple released a statement warning iPhone, iPad and Mac users of a major zero-day security vulnerability known as CVE-2023-23529 that could allow an attacker to execute code remotely on our device from a corrupted webpage.

Do you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer? You need to go download and install the latest update offered by Apple.

Indeed, in its latest report, Apple discloses the existence of its first zero-day security vulnerability of the year, which, as a reminder, means that it is a vulnerability never identified until here.

These can include allowing a hacker to remotely execute malicious code in our devices and crash the operating system.

Without giving too many details, we know that the flaw in question is actively exploited, hence the importance of not waiting to proceed with its updates.

Apple devices affected by the zero day flaw

Here are the Apple devices, iPhones, iPads and Mac computers that are affected by the CVE-2023-23529 flaw:

• iPhone 8 and higher models
• iPad Pro (all models)
• 3rd generation iPad Air and above
• 5th generation iPad and above
• 5th generation iPad mini and above
• Mac computer rolling macOS Ventura
• Safari for macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey

The updates needed to close the vulnerabilities

Here are the updates needed to ensure that our devices are protected against this major flaw:

• For Mac: macOS Ventura 13.2.1
• Pour iPhone: iOS 16.3.1
• For iPad: iPadOS 16.3.1
• For Safari: Safari 16.3.1

How to Update Apple

To download and install the latest update from Apple for iPhone et iPadit’s necessary:

1. Open app Settings
2. Go to tab General
3. Select option Update

To download and install the latest update for macOS on his computerit’s necessary:

1. Click on the apple icon in the upper left corner
2. Select option System Preferences
3. Click on Software update

To download and install the latest update for Safari on macOSit’s necessary:

1. Click on the apple icon in the upper left corner
2. Select App Store.
3. In the left column, select Updates.
4. To the right of the window, click Update all.