Threat actors exploited two vulnerabilities in Intel-based machines. Google’s Threat Analysis Group discovered the flaws.

In a security advisory on its website, Apple said it was aware of two vulnerabilities that “may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.” The bugs are considered “zero day” vulnerabilities because they were unknown to Apple at the time they were exploited.

Two zero-day vulnerabilities have been found and patched by Apple, with both potentially exploited in the wild.

In a disclosure posted Tuesday, the company detailed its discovery of the flaws and the rapid fixes implemented to protect Mac users. These zero-day bugs — so named because they were exploited before Apple could address them — prompted the release of bug patches for iOS devices and a dedicated macOS software update.

Apple released emergency security updates to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in attacks on Intel-based Mac systems.

Apple found two dangerous vulnerabilities in its operating systems' JavaScriptCore and WebKit components. The security issues only affect Intel-based systems. However, the security updates apply to

Apple has rolled out urgent security updates to fix two zero-day critical vulnerabilities affecting Mac users that have been actively exploited in the

The security gaps have already been actively exploited in hacking attacks, Apple says. Apple has not released details about the security issues, but they say the update “provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.