Taking proactive steps to protect its users from future cyber threats, Apple has sounded the alarm and urged iPhone owners to quickly update their devices to the latest version of iOS 17.5.
The tech titan’s latest firmware is rolling out with critical security fixes to address a total of 15 vulnerabilities, some of which are considered severe.
Because hackers always respect their profession, Apple’s quick response is an important shield against potential exploitation. While Apple is tight-lipped about the intricate details of the security patches introduced in iOS 17.5, the overall message is clear: tighten your iPhone’s defenses immediately.
Among the standalone vulnerabilities fixed in iOS 17.5 is a critical flaw embedded in the iPhone kernel known as CVE-2024-27818. This flaw allows malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to execute malicious code, clearly endangering sensitive user data and device integrity.
To further emphasize the importance of the update, Apple’s support page lists another fix for the bug, called AppleAVD. This vulnerability, if exploited, could facilitate the execution of arbitrary code and kernel features, posing a significant security risk to users, especially when downloading software.
In addition, the discovery of the Voice Control vulnerability that was effectively patched by iOS 17.5 presents another opportunity for attackers to exploit. In addition, the inclusion of a patch that resolves a vulnerability in WebKit, the power of the Safari browser, designated as CVE-2024-27834, demonstrates Apple’s multi-pronged approach to strengthening user security.
