Serious security vulnerability in Apple systems (iPhones, iPad, iMacs, Macbooks, etc.)  [10.03.21]

Currently, a serious security vulnerability is reported in various Mac operating systems, including iOS. The vulnerability is titled "WebKit vulnerability (Safari browser) CVE2021-1844".

This vulnerability can lead to manipulated web content being misused to execute arbitrary malicious code.

Apple has already provided corresponding updates (patches) out of order.

CERT BWL assessment:
Since the vulnerability is already being actively exploited, the latest patch should be installed as soon as possible.

Sources and further details about the vulnerabilities:

• Heise: https://www.heise.de/news/Schwerwiegende-WebKit-Luecke-Hotfix-fuer-alle-Apple-Betriebssysteme-ausser-tvOS-5075108.html

• Apple: https://support.apple.com/de-de/HT212221

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