Apple has released iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, macOS Ventura 13.5.2, and watchOS 9.6.2 for all users. These software updates feature important security fixes for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch users, therefore it is recommended that users update as soon as possible.
iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1
As per the official release notes from Apple, these software updates for iPhone and iPad resolve two vulnerabilities related to ImageIO and Wallet. The company is aware that these issues may have been actively exploited.
ImageIO
Available for: iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2023-41064: The Citizen Lab at The University of Torontoʼs Munk School
Wallet
Available for: iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
Impact: A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.
CVE-2023-41061: Apple
To download the update, go to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone or iPad. Make sure that you have more than 50% battery charge and are connected to a stable Wi-Fi connection.
macOS Ventura 13.5.2
macOS 13.5.2 features a fix for ImageIO that could allow a maliciously crafted image to be used for arbitrary code execution.
ImageIO
Available for: macOS Ventura
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2023-41064: The Citizen Lab at The University of Torontoʼs Munk School
To install the update, go to System Settings > General > Software Update on your Mac.
watchOS 9.6.2
Apple Watch users get a fix for the Wallet app with this software update. A malicious attachment could allow arbitrary code execution.
Wallet
Available for: Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Impact: A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.
CVE-2023-41061: Apple
To download the update, go to Settings > General > Software Update on your Apple Watch or the Watch app on your paired iPhone. Make sure your Apple Watch has at least 50% battery charge and is placed on its charger throughout the update process.
Apple is currently beta testing iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 with developers and public beta testers. The updates are expected to be released later this month to all users, as long as there is no unexpected delay.
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