Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities enable zero‐click exploits across devices

April 29, 2025, 1:20 pm

Critical flaws in Apple's AirPlay protocol and SDK allow hackers to gain remote code execution without user interaction. This zero‐click vulnerability exposes smart speakers, TVs, and other connected devices to serious risk, proving that even polished ecosystems have their chinks in the armor.

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macrumors.com / AirPlay Security Flaws Impact Third-Party Devices and Unpatched Apple Products

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