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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Researchers at cybersecurity firm Oligo today outlined a series of AirPlay vulnerabilities that impact millions of Apple devices (via Wired) and accessories that connect to Apple devices. While Apple has addressed the flaws in security updates that have come out over the last several months, some...
Cybersecurity firm Oligo identified several "critical" flaws in Apple's native AirPlay protocol and the AirPlay Software Development Kit (SDK) used by audio and automotive manufacturers. While Apple has patched its platforms, many third-party devices remain exposed due to slow OEM update cycles....
Cybersecurity firm Oligo has detailed a set of vulnerabilities its researchers found in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and software development kit that could serve as a point of entry to infect other devices on your network, Wired reports. Oligo’s researchers refer to the vulnerabilities and attacks...
A set of security vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay Protocol and AirPlay Software Development Kit (SDK) exposed unpatched third-party and Apple devices to various attacks, including remote code execution. [...]
Millions of AirPlay devices may be putting users at risk — and hackers don't even need a password to break in.AirPlay on iPhoneA newly discovered set of flaws, dubbed AirBorne, exposes Apple's AirPlay and CarPlay technology to attacks from hackers on the same Wi-Fi network. According to...
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