Google AI Uncovers 5 Flaws in Apple’s Safari WebKit
Google’s cybersecurity-focused AI tool, Big Sleep, recently uncovered five previously unknown vulnerabilities in Apple’s Safari WebKit. The flaws, which Apple has acknowledged, could allow attackers to trigger browser crashes or manipulate memory, posing risks to user security. This marks another instance where Google AI uncovers flaws in widely used software components, reinforcing the role of machine learning in vulnerability detection.
The identified issues include CVE-2025-43429, a buffer overflow that could be exploited through maliciously crafted web content. Apple has not detailed the remaining four vulnerabilities but confirmed they all reside within the WebKit engine. These discoveries highlight Big Sleep’s growing capabilities in automated threat detection and its contribution to cross-industry cybersecurity efforts.
Security teams continue to examine the impact of these vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, users are advised to keep their Safari browsers updated to minimize exposure. For a deeper dive into the AI’s findings, read the full report at the following link:
https://thehackernews.com/2025/11/googles-ai-big-sleep-finds-5-new.html
