Apple’s Double Trouble: Patching Intel-Only Exploits That Love ARM Too!

Apple has patched two exploited vulnerabilities affecting both Intel and ARM systems. One involves arbitrary code execution via JavaScriptCore, the other targets WebKit’s cookie management with potential cross-site scripting attacks. Patches are available for Safari and all Apple operating systems, so update now if you don’t want your tech to crumble like a stale cookie!

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Apple’s latest patch update: where everyone gets a vulnerability, and Intel users get to feel special! Apparently, even in the digital world, some people just can’t escape their cookie-related problems. But fear not, Apple fans—your beloved devices are safe again, at least until the next batch of cyber gremlins come knocking.

Key Points:

  • Apple released patches for two vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309.
  • The vulnerabilities have been exploited primarily on Intel-based systems.
  • Both vulnerabilities impact Apple’s entire array of operating systems, even those not used on Intel-based systems.
  • CVE-2024-44308 involves arbitrary code execution through JavaScriptCore.
  • CVE-2024-44309 is a WebKit vulnerability leading to potential cross-site scripting.

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