Apple users have locked their eyes on the software upgrade section as the company has pushed off iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 for its devices. Eventually, the latest firmware holds a bunch of security fixes and improvements that will enrich the overall experience of the handy gadgets.
According to the newest information, the Apple iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 mainly bring fixes for two vulnerabilities that were creating voids for malicious attacks. Besides, these issues could have been a gateway for hackers and bad actors to fill your device with anonymous bugs and defects.
The details reveal that a kernel vulnerability that can result in arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges was addressed with improved input validation for an integer overflow. On this matter, the tech giant said that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7, so you are likely safe if you’ve been running iOS 16.
On the flip side, a Webkit issue has been eliminated that might allow inappropriate web content to execute code. The manufacturer again mentioned that it has received a report that the respective issue in the Mac devices may have been actively exploited.
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But don’t worry as these issues are fixed with the latest update. The build is arriving with the OTA medium. Though you can check the availability of the firmware by visiting Settings > General > Software Update. The overall process may take some time hence keep patience and have a nice day.
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