Own an Apple product? Check if your device needs an update now. The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has issued a warning about an actively exploited vulnerability in Apple products, urging immediate updates.
Image: Pexels/Marc Mueller
Apple has released iOS 18.3 to address 29 security issues, including a critical flaw (CVE-2025-24085) in the Core Media framework that has been actively targeted.
The Vulnerability Explained
This privilege escalation flaw could allow a malicious application to gain elevated privileges on affected devices, posing a significant security risk.
Devices Requiring Updates
Apple has fixed the issue across multiple operating systems and devices to address the security flaw. These include:
iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro (13-inch, 12.9-inch 3rd gen and later), iPad Pro (11-inch 1st gen and later), iPad Air (3rd gen and later), iPad (7th gen and later), and iPad mini (5th gen and later).
macOS Sequoia 15.3: All Macs running macOS Sequoia.
tvOS 18.3: Apple TV HD and all Apple TV 4K models.
visionOS 2.3: Apple Vision Pro.
watchOS 11.3: Apple Watch Series 6 and later.
Act Now
Users and administrators are advised to update their devices immediately to avoid potential risks. Keeping your Apple devices updated is critical to safeguarding against attacks that exploit this vulnerability.
For detailed update instructions, visit Apple’s official support page. Stay secure and ensure your devices are up to date.
