Apple Fixes Safari Flaw Previously Targeted in Chrome Zero-Day Attacks
Apple rolled out security updates across its software lineup this week, addressing a vulnerability also exploited as a zero-day in Google's Chrome browser. The flaw, recently patched by Google, highlights the increasing interconnectedness of browser security and the urgency of applying updates promptly.
Apple just dropped a bunch of security updates across its entire software lineup. The big news? They've patched a nasty vulnerability that Google flagged as a zero-day exploit in Chrome earlier this month. Basically, this means hackers were already using this flaw "in the wild."
This vulnerability, known as CVE-2025-6558 (rated 8.8 for severity!), stems from how the browser handles untrusted input in its ANGLE and GPU bits. An attacker could craft a malicious HTML page to potentially break out of the browser's security sandbox.
While we don't have all the details on how this was being used to attack systems, Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG), specifically Clément Lecigne and Vlad Stolyarov, discovered and reported the issue. So, kudos to them!
Apple's fixes include this CVE-2025-6558 patch, acknowledging that it affects WebKit, the engine powering Safari. The potential result? Safari could unexpectedly crash when dealing with dodgy web content. Not good.
"This is a vulnerability in open-source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects," Apple stated. So, what versions are patched? Here's the rundown:
- iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 - For iPhone XS and later, plus various iPad Pro, Air, and mini models.
- iPadOS 17.7.9 - For older iPad Pro and iPad 6th generation.
- macOS Sequoia 15.6 - If you're running the latest macOS.
- tvOS 18.6 - For Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K.
- watchOS 11.6 - Apple Watch Series 6 and later.
- visionOS 2.6 - Apple Vision Pro.
Even though there's no solid evidence of attacks targeting Apple users *specifically* with this vulnerability, it's just plain smart to update your devices ASAP. Keeping your software current is the best way to stay protected!
