Talkin’ About Infosec News – 9/29/2021
Summary
This episode of "Talkin' About Infosec News" from September 27, 2021, discusses several cybersecurity topics. Key stories covered include an iPhone lock screen bypass vulnerability on iOS 15, and a macOS zero-day bug allowing remote command execution.
IFF Assessment
The article discusses newly disclosed vulnerabilities in Apple products, which are bad news for defenders as they represent active security flaws.
Severity
The macOS zero-day allowing remote command execution likely has a high CVSS score due to its potential for widespread impact and ease of exploitation, granting attackers significant control over affected systems.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of emerging vulnerabilities in widely used operating systems and devices like macOS and iOS. Prompt patching and endpoint detection and response (EDR) are crucial to mitigate risks associated with zero-day exploits and bypass techniques.