AirPlay Alarm: Apple’s AirBorne Vulnerabilities Leave Devices Vulnerable to Hijinks
AirPlay vulnerabilities exposed Apple and third-party devices to potential attacks like zero-click RCE and MITM. Researchers from Oligo Security identified 23 flaws, now patched by Apple under “AirBorne.” The vulnerabilities could let attackers take over devices on the same network. Time to update your devices before they start plotting world domination!
Hot Take:
Apple’s AirPlay is getting ready for its debut in Cybersecurity’s Got Talent, but it’s not for the reasons you’d hope. These vulnerabilities make it the prima donna of security flaws—sashaying its way into the spotlight, while leaving iPhones, iPads, and Macs vulnerable to more attacks than a piñata at a party full of kids with sugar rushes. Time to patch those loopholes faster than you can say “AirBorne.”
Key Points:
- Oligo Security revealed 23 vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and SDK.
- Flaws enable zero-click and one-click RCE, MITM attacks, and DoS attacks.
- Apple released patches for iOS, macOS, and visionOS on March 31, 2023.
- Vulnerabilities affect not only Apple devices but also third-party AirPlay-enabled devices.
- Oligo recommends immediate software updates and restricting AirPlay access to trusted devices.