Apple has released iOS 17.3, introducing features like Stolen Device Protection and collaborative playlists, but has also addressed a vulnerability that was exploited in the update.
Source: Forbes
iOS 17.3 Update: Apple has updated your iPhone with new features and has also updated it with a security patch that addresses an actively exploitable vulnerability. Earlier this month, Apple released iOS 17.3, a new update that introduced features such as Stolen Device Protection and collaborative playlists to iPhone users. Apple stated that they actively exploited one of the bug fixes and security patches included in the update.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update, tap Install Now, and follow the instructions on the screen.
Apple has fixed a bug in its internet browser engine, WebKit, in iOS 17.3, according to Apple.
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According to Okta, WebKit can process maliciously crafted web content, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Apple stated that they did not actively exploit any of these other issues. Other issues addressed in iOS 17.3 include one that could expose private browsing information in Safari.
Find out what’s new in iOS 17.3 and what’s coming in iOS 17.4 on our iOS 17 cheat sheet.
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