High · published December 13, 2025
⚡ An integer overflow in Apple’s ecosystem could let an app acquire root privileges — a serious risk lurking in your pocket! Think of it like a restaurant that mistakenly lets a guest into the kitchen just because they ordered a fancy dish — no one should have that level of access without proper screening! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control of the device, allowing them to access sensitive data, take over accounts, or even install malicious software. This could lead to a complete compromise of personal privacy and security!
Think of it like a restaurant that mistakenly lets a guest into the kitchen just because they ordered a fancy dish — no one should have that level of access without proper screening! This vulnerability stems from the handling of timestamps using integers, which could overflow and let untrusted apps escalate their privileges to root. By adopting 64-bit timestamps, this critical issue has now been addressed in recent updates.
If exploited, an attacker could gain full control of the device, allowing them to access sensitive data, take over accounts, or even install malicious software. This could lead to a complete compromise of personal privacy and security! Update your iOS or iPadOS devices to version 18.7.3 or 26.2, and ensure macOS devices are on Sequoia 15.7.3, Sonoma 14.8.3, or Tahoe 26.2. Similarly, keep tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS updated to version 26.2 as well. You've got this! Stay updated and secure, and you'll keep those pesky vulnerabilities at bay! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple/macos | < 14.8.3 | 14.8.3 |
| apple/macos | ≥ 15.0, < 15.7.3 | 15.7.3 |