Google’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cybersecurity tool, Big Sleep, has made a notable contribution by discovering five different vulnerabilities within Apple’s WebKit, the engine that’s used in its Safari web browser. Apple has recognized this effort, highlighting the importance of AI in improving cybersecurity measures. The vulnerabilities discovered could lead to severe consequences, such as browser crashes or memory corruption, thereby potentially affecting user experience and security.
One specific vulnerability identified is CVE-2025-43429, which is classified as a buffer overflow issue. Such vulnerabilities are critical as they can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or corrupt memory, leading to further exploitation of the system. This discovery emphasizes the role of AI in enhancing the detection of security flaws, making systems more robust against potential cyber threats.
👉 Pročitaj original: The Hacker News