Apple patches some issues with XARA exploit


iMore has a quote from Apple regarding initial efforts to addressing recently discovered exploits on OS X and iOS. Called XARA, the exploit allows a malicious app to basically intercept data as it passes between apps on the device.

Apple's statement:

Earlier this week we implemented a server-side app security update that secures app data and blocks apps with sandbox configuration issues from the Mac App Store," an Apple spokesperson told iMore. "We have additional fixes in progress and are working with the researchers to investigate the claims in their paper."