Apple has issued fixes for two new vulnerabilities affecting iOS and iPadOS. We recommend updating your device now.
One of the vulnerabilities described in the supporting documentation(opens in new tab)t by Apple (via TechCrunch)(opens in new tab)), discovered by researchers at Pangu Lab and Google Project Zero. This is a kernel issue that allows malicious hackers to execute arbitrary code on a user’s device with kernel privileges.
Another bug affects WebKit, the web browser engine used by Safari, and other apps such as Mail and the App Store. Hackers can create malicious web content that can lead to the execution of arbitrary code.
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Both vulnerabilities affect iPhone 8 and later, all iPad Pro models, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later.
Apple has said it is aware of reports that WebKit issues may have been actively exploited. This means that it’s not just a scenario created by security researchers in their lab, but something that’s causing real damage. This is why you should update your device to version 16.3.1 as soon as possible. .
WebKit bug also affects Safari(opens in new tab) On macOS Big Sur and Monterey, Safari should also be updated to version 16.3.1.
Security vulnerabilities are found in Apple devices fairly frequently (Apple has issued 15 security updates).(opens in new tab) for that device in 2023), the fix often comes before the bug is actually actively exploited. If not, another reason to rush the update.
