Last, perhaps the most curious element of iOS 15.3 is its size. In addition to these headliners, iOS 15.3 also fixes security flaws in ColorSync, Crash Reporter, iCloud, Kernel, Model I/O and a further three Webkit vulnerabilities (the engine behind Safari). These are the first Zero Day iOS hacks of 2022, though they will not be the last. ![]() Zero Day #2 (assigned CVE-2022-22594) exploits a flaw in Safari for iOS and iPadOS and allows user identities and their browsing history to be tracked in real-time. Zero Day #1 (tracked as CVE-2022-22587) is a memory corruption bug in IOMobileFrameBuffer allowing hackers to launch malicious code on your device. Apple admits it is aware these flaws “may have been actively exploited”. These are the most serious form of security breach because it signifies the vulnerabilities are known to hackers before a patch could be released. On Apple’s official iOS 15.3 security page, the company reveals 10 patches with two being fixes for zero day attacks which affect all iPhones, iPads and Macs. That said, the fixes are major point worthy. “iOS 15.3 includes bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone and is recommended for all users.” iOS 15.3 is the first major point release I can remember to only offer fixes, with Apple’s official release notes simply saying: ‘Major point’ releases (iOS 15.1, iOS 15.2, etc) bring new features, ‘minor point’ releases (iOS 15.1.1, iOS 15.2.1, etc) stick to fixes. Few complaints are being raised on Apple Support Communities or social media with the primary frustrations based on bugs that have yet to be fixed ( FaceTime issues over 5G and the infamous storage bug in particular - backstory here) rather than anything new.Īpple iOS 15.3 breaks strongly from over a decade of iOS convention. ![]() As for the first 24 hours, iOS 15.3 is making a similarly positive impression to iOS 15.2.1.
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