Apple has issued the iOS 16.3.1 software update.
This update provides important bug and security fixes for iPhone. It contains one flaw that has already been used by bad actors.
The company’s website states that WebKit, the browser engine primarily used by Apple’s Safari web browser, was affected.
“Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.” Apple is aware of reports that this issue may have been actively exploited. doing.”
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In its latest security update, Apple said, “We’ve addressed a type confusion issue with improved checks.
iPhone 8 models or later, all iPad Pro models, iPad Air 3rd generation or later, iPad Air 5th generation or later, iPad mini 5th generation or later.
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It also addresses another security issue in the iPhone kernel framework.
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“Apps may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges,” explains Apple.
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The iOS 16.3.1 update comes just weeks after the release of iOS 16.3.
