Research · Nov 5, 2025
Apple Addresses Use-After-Free Vulnerability Across Multiple Products
Apple has resolved a critical use-after-free vulnerability affecting various products, improving memory management to enhance security.
What changed
Apple has implemented fixes for a use-after-free vulnerability that could lead to memory corruption when processing maliciously crafted web content. This issue has been addressed through improved memory management practices across several of its platforms.
The vulnerability has been resolved in macOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, and Safari 16.6, along with updates for iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7.
Who is affected
The vulnerability impacts a range of Apple products, potentially exposing users to security risks if not updated promptly.
Affected products include:
- macOS Ventura 13.5
- iOS 16.6 and 15.8.7
- iPadOS 16.6 and 15.8.7
- Safari 16.6
What to do
Users are strongly advised to update their devices to the latest versions to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.
Regularly checking for software updates can help ensure that devices remain secure against potential threats.