iOS 17.3 fixes loopholes that may have been exploited by criminals

iOS 17.3 fixes a vulnerability in the WebKit rendering engine that could be exploited by criminals. The solution is included in the package published this Monday (22).

Among the various security fixes included in the build, this may be one of the most important. The breach identified as CVE-2024-23222 allowed malicious content to be uploaded to pave the way for arbitrary code execution.

According to Apple, this flaw may have been exploited by criminals, making the update even more urgent. The patch package is distributed to the following devices:

• iPhone XS (or newer);
• iPad Pro 12.9″ 2nd generation (or newer);
• iPad Pro 10.5″;
• iPad Pro 11″ 1st generation (or newer);
• 3rd generation iPad Air (or newer);
• iPad 6th generation (or newer);
• 5th generation iPad mini (or newer).

A similar fix is ​​also delivered for devices compatible with macOS 14.3 and tvOS 17.3.

All new features of iOS 17.3

The highlight of iOS 17.3 is Stolen Device Protection (“Stolen device protection” in free translation). Source Protects user passwords and sensitive data in case iPhone is lost, stolen or stolen.

The update also introduced the ability to create collaborative playlists in Apple Music, allowing you and your friends to create a single playlist in the app. The collaboration also supports emoji reactions.

The update should probably be rolled out to all users. If you haven’t received it yet, it’s worth checking your iPhone settings for any pending updates.