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Apple Released Emergency Updates for iOS 15.8.7 to Thwart ‘Coruna’ Exploit Kit

Apple has released an emergency security update, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7, aimed at safeguarding older devices against the 'Coruna' exploit kit.

ABy Angela WatersMar 13, 20261 min read

Apple has released an emergency security update, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7, aimed at safeguarding older devices against the 'Coruna' exploit kit.

The update, issued on Tue, Mar 11, 2026, backports security enhancements from newer iOS versions to protect users of legacy hardware from advanced cyber threats.

The Coruna exploit kit utilizes multiple vulnerabilities to compromise Apple devices, targeting both the core operating system (Kernel) and the WebKit browser engine. Attackers can gain control of an affected iPhone or iPad by convincing users to visit a malicious website.

Previously addressed in iOS 16 and iOS 17, these vulnerabilities are now being exploited in legacy systems through the Coruna kit. To mitigate these risks, Apple has issued critical patches for older devices unable to upgrade to the latest operating systems.

Apple has released an emergency security update, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7, aimed at safeguarding older devices against the 'Coruna' exploit kit.
Angela Waters · Thehackingpost

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The iOS 15.8.7 update addresses four key security flaws, crucial to the Coruna exploit kit's attack chain:

Kernel Vulnerability (CVE-2023-41974): A use-after-free memory issue discovered by researcher Félix Poulin-Bélanger. If exploited, it allows arbitrary code execution with high system privileges. Apple improved memory management to fix this. WebKit Type Confusion (CVE-2024-23222): Allows code execution through malicious web content. Apple implemented stricter validation checks for resolution. WebKit Memory Corruption (CVE-2023-43000): A use-after-free vulnerability leading to memory corruption when parsing malicious web pages. Enhanced memory management techniques have been applied to address this. WebKit Memory Corruption (CVE-2023-43010): Another issue causing memory corruption, resolved by improving memory-handling protocols.

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The Coruna exploit kit's use of web-based attacks makes users vulnerable during internet browsing or link clicking. The combination of WebKit flaws for initial access and Kernel flaws for privilege escalation constitutes a critical threat.

Users of the affected devices are strongly advised to update to iOS 15.8.7 or iPadOS 15.8.7 to secure their systems against these vulnerabilities.

Based on reporting by Cyber Security News.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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