New Delhi: Apple has launched the iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 updates, which embody fixes for safety vulnerabilities. According to an Apple safety assist web page revealed on Wednesday, there are fixes for 2 vulnerabilities that may have been utilized by hackers for system assaults.
Improved enter validation for an integer overflow addressed a kernel vulnerability that may result in arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges. (Also Read: Who is Chinu Kala? She Ran Away From Home At 15 With Only Rs 300 In Pocket, Built A Rs 100 Crore Company)
The tech large mentioned that it’s conscious of a report that this difficulty may need been actively exploited in opposition to variations of iOS launched earlier than iOS 15.7. (Also Read: Airport Lounges Are Like ‘Free Meal Scheme Canteens’: Ashneer Grover)
Additionally, a WebKit flaw would possibly enable maliciously constructed internet content material to execute arbitrary code.
“For our customers’ protection, Apple doesn’t disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available,” the iPhone maker mentioned.
Meanwhile, earlier this month, the corporate had introduced a brand new OS (working system) model for iPhone customers ‘iOS 17’, which features a new Journal app, extra correct autocorrect, a brand new show mode to your nightstand, and extra.
The new iOS 17 launch additionally upgrades the communications expertise throughout Phone, FaceTime, and Messages, makes sharing even simpler with AirDrop, and offers extra clever enter that improves the velocity and accuracy of typing.
The replace additionally brings a ‘Look up’ possibility within the picture cutout characteristic that permits customers to seek out extra details about the lifted objects from photographs and movies.
