We are in the process of debugging and solving errors. iOS 17.2, Apple's next big update that is currently in beta period. Over the next few weeks we will see one more new beta that faces the end of its preparation for the final launch. However, far from that update Apple has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS and macOS Sonama. Is iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2 and macOS Sonama 14.1.2 patch 2. These new versions solve important vulnerabilities associated with the WebKit development kit, although they are not detailed in the version description. We tell you.
Fix WebKit vulnerabilities in iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2
Both vulnerabilities are related to the WebKit development kit, a web page rendering engine developed by Apple. It is used in various products such as the Safari browser, the Mail email client, and other applications related to viewing web content. On many occasions, this environment has been used to launch malicious content or use the device without our consent.
The two fixed vulnerabilities were in the following devices: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12,9-inch second generation and later, iPad Pro 10,5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch first generation and later, iPad Air 5rd generation and later, iPad XNUMXth generation and later, and iPad mini XNUMXth generation and later. And the explanation of each of the vulnerabilities is explained in the Apple's official website:
- Processing web content may reveal sensitive information.
- Processing web content may result in arbitrary code execution.
This means that Apple has received reports about a security hole in which arbitrary code could be executed and user information collected without requiring confirmation from the user. In addition, Apple assures that these reports indicate that the two vulnerabilities would have been exploited since iOS 16.7.1.
Therefore, it is essential to keep our devices updated since in situations like this where the main novelty is solving security errors, it improves the quality of the systems. You can update your devices from the Settings > Software Updates app.