Apple has launched iOS 16.6.1 with crucial safety fixes for 2 actively exploited vulnerabilities—one within the ImageIO framework and one other in Wallet. These vulnerabilities allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious pictures or attachments, reported Citizen Lab.
Notably, the California based mostly tech big acknowledges the researchers and urges customers to replace promptly, whereas iOS 17 is predicted to be introduced on September 12 with out introducing new options in iOS 16.6.1.
The preliminary vulnerability lies throughout the ImageIO framework, posing a possible menace of arbitrary code execution when processing a maliciously crafted picture. The second vulnerability resides in Wallet, creating an identical threat of arbitrary code execution when opening a maliciously crafted attachment.
To safeguard your iPhone towards these safety vulnerabilities, it’s essential to promptly set up the iOS 16.6.1 replace.
According to a TechCrunch report, Citizen Lab, a analysis group specializing in authorities malware, has recognized an actively exploited zero-click vulnerability being utilized to distribute the Pegasus adware developed by the NSO Group. Pegasus is understood to have been allegedly employed by varied governments worldwide to focus on people comparable to civil society activists, journalists, and opposition members.
“The exploit chain was able to compromising iPhones operating the newest model of iOS (16.6) with none interplay from the sufferer,” acknowledged Citizen Lab in a weblog publish.
Apple expressed its appreciation for the efforts of safety researchers who introduced safety flaws and vulnerabilities to their consideration. The Apple safety updates web page acknowledged the help offered by The Citizen Lab at The University of Toronto’s Munk School.
The iOS 16.6.1 replace is at the moment accessible for all eligible iPhones and iPads. To provoke the set up of this replace, navigate to Settings > General > Software Update. It is vital to notice that iOS 16.6.1 doesn’t introduce any new options. The upcoming main replace, iOS 17, is anticipated to be launched in September, as talked about earlier.
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Updated: 08 Sep 2023, 11:09 AM IST
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