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| Apple released iOS 15.3.1 with security and accessibility fixes |
Apple has released iOS 15.3.1, iPadOS 15.3.1, macOS Monterey 12.2.1 and watchOS 8.4.2, all of which fix a major WebKit vulnerability.
WebKit patch is available for iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation).
A specially designed website could exploit a vulnerability in UAF (Inappropriate Use of Dynamic Memory when Executing an Application) to run arbitrary code on your device.
The company said that at least one report indicated that the vulnerability is being actively exploited pending a fix.
iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1 will be released to iPhone and iPad users two weeks after the release of iOS 15.3. iOS 15.3 includes a number of performance and security fixes.
One of the most notable changes was fixing a security bug in Safari that was leaking your browsing history and Google credentials to websites you visited.
Today's update enhances the experience with additional improvements. The company says that the update includes security fixes as well as fixes for bugs affecting braille displays.
You can update your iPhone to iOS 15.3.1 by going to the Settings app, selecting General and then Software Update. Note that the updated version number is 19D52.
This update is for users who are using the public version of iOS 15.3, not the beta version of iOS 15.4.
iOS 15.3.1 is now available
Status of Apple Release Notes: iOS 15.3.1 brings important security updates to your iPhone. It also fixes an issue that could cause braille displays to become unresponsive.
The macOS upgrade also fixes battery drain issues on Intel-based MacBooks. However, reports indicate that M1-based Mac users have also noticed a bug.
This is the third vulnerability that Apple will fix in 2022. It contains a kernel exploit and a Safari exploit.
Although these are not exciting upgrades. But the upgrades show Apple's determination to go after potential attackers. It also shows that there are more threats to fully deal with.