Apple’s iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, macOS Ventura 13.5, watchOS 9.6 and tvOS 16.6 updates have fixed a long list of security vulnerabilities disclosed today, including two that Apple says can be actively exploited.
Apple today released iOS 15.7.8, iPadOS 15.7.8, macOS Monterey 12.6.8, and macOS Big Sur 11.7.9 for devices that cannot run current versions of Mac, iPhone, and iPad software. These updates contain the same security improvements
Several fixes have been made for kernel vulnerabilities, including one that could allow an application to modify a sensitive kernel state. This is a vulnerability that Apple says can be actively exploited However, based on Apple’s word, it has only received reports of active exploits against iOS versions released prior to iOS 15.7.1. However, it will be patched on all platforms.
The updates also fix a WebKit vulnerability that Apple says can be actively exploited, but Apple first fixed the issue with iOS 16.5.1(c) and macOS Ventura– 13.4.1(c) rapid security fixes, so some iPhone, iPad and Mac users may already be protected from this issue.
Since these new software versions contain many security updates, it is a good idea to install them as soon as possible For a complete list of patches implemented by Apple, see Apple devices Security support site.
