A security researcher has released a proof-of-concept attack that purportedlyexploits critical vulnerabilities that Apple patched on Thursday. The attacks stem from bugs in the Java runtime environment that allow attackers to remotely execute malicious code. Critical vulnerabilities discovered by Digital Defense can let attackers to gain root access and take over devices running same firmware. Read the full article in this article by David Wolpoff at Randori, who also explains how understanding hacker logic can help prioritize defenses.
Source: https://threatpost.com/new-mac-os-proof-concept-attack-revealed-120409/73212/