On December 11, Apple released the IOS 17.2 and iPados 17.2 update, which, in addition to many new functions, also includes important security corrections, further enhancing the protection and reliability of the Apple system.
The latest update from Apple, which addresses various security vulnerabilities, is outlined below. None of these vulnerabilities were actively exploited:
| # | Feature |
|---|---|
| 1 | Improved user data protection from unauthorized access |
| 2 | Eliminated vulnerability that allowed applications to disclose sensitive data |
| 3 | Fixed interference in keyboard work that allowed attackers to fake Bluetooth keystrokes |
| 4 | Improved user data protection from unauthorized access |
| 5 | Fixed vulnerability associated with reading sensitive location information |
| 6 | Fixed vulnerability in image processing that could lead to arbitrary code execution |
| 7 | Fixed problem that allowed applications to go beyond their isolated environment |
| 8 | Improved state management in Safari’s private browsing to prevent unauthorized access |
| 9 | Improved checks to prevent access to user’s sensitive data through Siri |
| 10 | Fixed vulnerability in web content processing that could lead to arbitrary code execution and service disruption |
/Reports, release notes, official announcements.