iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 Address Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities, Make Sure to Update

[MacRumors]

Apple today released iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1, and watchOS 9.5.2 updates, with the software adding security improvements. If you haven't updated yet, you should as soon as you can as these updates address actively exploited vulnerabilities.

According to Apple's security support document, there are fixes for two vulnerabilities that may have been used by hackers and bad actors for system attacks.

A kernel vulnerability that can result in arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges was addressed with improved input validation for an integer overflow. Apple says that it is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7, so you are likely safe if you've been running iOS 16.

There is also a WebKit vulnerability that could allow maliciously crafted web content to execute code, and Apple says that it has received a report that the issue may have been actively exploited.

You should update your devices running iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and watchOS 9. If you have an older device, Apple has also released iOS 15.7.7, iPadOS 15.7.7, watchOS 8.8.1, macOS 11.7.8, and macOS 12.6.7.

Article Link: iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 Address Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities, Make Sure to Update

 

[tripsync]

"Apple has also released iOS 15.7.7"

8 years of device support.

"macOS 11.7.8"

actually 10 years of device support

 

[Bentham]

We need iOS 17 Beta 2 in our lives as well.

 

[jayducharme]

Interesting. Not appearing for me yet.

 

[vegetassj4]

I guess I better install Norton then…

 

[sjsharksfan12]

I would install the mac update but I do not have it yet.

 

[coolfactor]

Does this iOS update fix charging via the Camera Connection Kit?

 

[taquitos]

I would install the mac update but I do not have it yet.

$sudo softwareupdate -i 'macOS Ventura 13.4.1-22F82'

 

[sjsharksfan12]

$sudo softwareupdate -i 'macOS Ventura 13.4.1-22F82'

It did come, so I don't need to do something I have no idea how to do, like manually update it using that code.

 

[imnotthewalrus]

Does this iOS update fix charging via the Camera Connection Kit?

Yup. That was confirmed in an earlier post.

 

[Morac]

My iPhone and iPad are downloading the update. Not seeing anything yet on my M1 MBA.

 

[antiprotest]

Whether your devices or your emotions, patch your vulnerabilities and do not let anybody in.
- Sun Tsu

 

[Nismo73]

The Mac update is there

 

[Morac]

My iPhone and iPad are downloading the update. Not seeing anything yet on my M1 MBA.

It showed up a few minutes later and actually beat my iPad updating.

 

[Morac]

I had a carrier update from AT&T after I installed this update.

 

[antiprotest]

Why weren't these patched with a "rapid" response update?

Is the "rapid" thing just an empty promise? An unused feature?

 

[Morac]

Why weren't these patched with a "rapid" response update?

Is the "rapid" thing just an empty promise? An unused feature?

I think rapid response updates can only patch certain things like WebKit. This update fixed other stuff like the USB camera.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

Why weren't these patched with a "rapid" response update?

Is the "rapid" thing just an empty promise? An unused feature?

Because there’s probably more in the update than a simple security response.
Bug fixes, for example, including the USB 3.0 charging issue

 

[Westside guy]

Apple today released iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1, and watchOS 9.5.2 updates, with the software adding security improvements. If you haven't updated yet, you should as soon as you can as these updates address actively exploited vulnerabilities.

... AND 12.6.7 (which just showed up for me a couple minutes ago).

 

[adrianlondon]

"Apple has also released iOS 15.7.7"

8 years of device support.

"macOS 11.7.8"

actually 10 years of device support

Well said. I've just booted up my "backup phone" and am installing this upgrade/patch on my 6S.

 

[MASTERNC]

Still doesn't fix the CarPlay bug with Toyota vehicles (and some other manufacturers as well). The frequent crashes and disabled steering wheel buttons remain.

 

[xpxp2002]

I had a carrier update from AT&T after I installed this update.

To what version? Did it enable standalone mode settings in Cellular Data?

 

[Morac]

To what version? Did it enable standalone mode settings in Cellular Data?

It updated to 54.0.1. No.

 

[LV426]

Interesting security article here.

 

[bkaus]

These fixes in public beta 16.6?