Rachel Tobac, chief of SocialProof Security, said that the vulnerability means a hacker could get "full admin access to the device" so that they can "execute any code as if they are you, the user". Security experts have advised users to update affected devices, such as the iPhones6S and later models, several models of the iPad, including the fifth generation and later, all iPad Pro models and the iPad Air 2, as well as Mac computers running MacOS Monterey. WebKit is Apple's browser engine used on various applications such as Safari, Mail and App Store. The vulnerability could also process "maliciously crafted web content" which "may lead to arbitrary code execution" on WebKit. It said the malicious application "may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges", which means the hacker could fully access the device. The tech giant said it is "aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited". Apple warned of serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
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