Apple has released a major Security update for iPhones not getting iOS 16, this Monday (10), fixes vulnerabilities that may have been “actively exploited”. Older iPad and Mac versions also protected against both flaws.
One of the corrected violations according to Maçã iOS 15.7.5 It is the “IOSurfaceAccelerator” that can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The report states that the out-of-bounds typing issue has been resolved with improved input validation.
On the other hand, the WebKit vulnerability allows the processing of web content generated by malicious code to lead to arbitrary executions and put the affected devices at risk. The solution in this case came with improvements regarding memory management.
next to you iOS update on older iPhones — 1st generation 6s, 7, and SE models — on earlier versions of iPad — iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation) — and iPod touch (7th generation), macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 And macOS Monterey 12.6.5. They fix the same vulnerabilities mentioned above.
No new features
According to the Cupertino giant, it is recommended to install these updates for all users have compatible devices. If you have an older iPhone, iPad or Mac and also an iPod touch, go to your system settings and check for updates.
When it comes to iPhones, iPads and iPods, iOS update can be done by following the way. Settings > General > Software Updatedownload build 19H332. On Macs go to: System Preferences > General > Software Update to check Creates 20G1231 (Big Sur) or 21G531 (Monterey).
Apple says the updates only bring security improvements for the devices, not new features.
Source: Tec Mundo
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