There is a new important iOS update for your old iPhones. Apple has updated its iOS 12 operating system. This is an effort to better defend older iPhone models from certain major security risks.
The iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, as well as the iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch, are among the most popular devices supported by the latest iOS 12.5.6. (6th generation).
Apple urges owners of these devices to update right away. Especially in order to avoid being exposed to a risky WebKit zero-day security flaw.
Important iOS update for your old iPhones
Apple’s decision to deliver a fresh update exclusively for owners of its older devices demonstrates how serious it views the risk as being.
Apple warns that the vulnerability it fixes could allow a malicious website to run and execute unchecked code. Users should upgrade right away. The corporation acknowledged that it was “aware” of a report suggesting that this vulnerability may have already been exploited.
The same issue was patched earlier this month by Apple. Notably, this was for its most recent iPhone and iPad models, macOS Monterey, and Safari.
In addition, an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the OS Kernel was fixed with the release of iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1, and macOS Monterey 12.5.1. This vulnerability might be exploited to enable malicious programs full access to a target device.
Apple stated that it does not publicize, discuss, or confirm security problems “until an investigation has happened and updates or releases are ready” in order to protect its consumers. Both holes had been discovered by an unnamed security researcher.
According to reports, Apple will soon unveil the iPhone 14. And the most recent iOS updates and features will be crucial. Particularly in making the new smartphone appealing to customers all over the world.
