These updates focus on handling two serious security vulnerabilities that have likely been exploited by hackers in targeted attacks in real life.
According to Apple, the two vulnerabilities may have been exploited in sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals using iOS devices.
One of the vulnerabilities is in CoreAudio - Apple's audio framework. This error causes memory loss, allowing malicious audio files to execute code when processed.
The remaining vulnerability is related to Remote Participant Audio Control (RPAC) - a technology that supports calling applications to control audio flows. If exploited, the hackers can bypass the protection layer in Apple's chips, thereby taking over read/ record access at will.
Apple recommends that users should update their devices as soon as possible to ensure data security. This is considered an important action, especially in the context of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks with clear targets.
Users should check the update right in the Settings section, go to Software Update to install the latest version.
