If your iPhone or iPad is not compatible with iOS 18, or if you’ve chosen to postpone the update, Apple continues to deliver essential security patches. The latest updates are included in iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, which are now available for download.
Recommended security updates for all users
Today, Apple rolled out iOS and iPadOS 17.7.2 alongside corresponding security enhancements in iOS 18.1.1.
These updates are now available and are recommended for all users.
Below are the specific fixes included, as detailed in Apple’s support documentation:
JavaScriptCore
- Impact: Maliciously crafted web content processing could allow for arbitrary code execution.
- Description: This issue was resolved with enhanced validation checks.
WebKit
- Impact: Malicious web content processing could result in a cross-site scripting attack.
- Description: A cookie management vulnerability was mitigated through improved state management practices.
Are there actively exploited vulnerabilities?
Apple has acknowledged that it is aware of reports indicating that the aforementioned vulnerabilities may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.
Since the same vulnerabilities affect macOS, it’s crucial for iPhone and iPad users to update to the latest version of the software. However, it’s worth noting that, to date, the only documented active exploit has been on an Intel Mac.
Are you still on iOS 17.7? Is this a deliberate choice, or is it due to your device’s inability to support iOS 18? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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