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Apple issued a new warning on Tuesday urging iPhone and iPad users to immediately update their devices’ software to the newly released iOS and iPadOS 14.4.
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The update comes in an effort to correct three security holes that “may have been actively exploited”. Apple has credited “an anonymous researcher” with credit for finding the bugs, according to its support page.
One of the security vulnerabilities found is a malicious application that can “elevate privileges” in the Kernel, the structure of Apple’s operating system. Apple said the problem was resolved in the new update with “improved blocking”.
The other two vulnerabilities were found in WebKit, a web browser engine used by Safari and other applications, which could allow a remote attacker to cause “arbitrary code execution”. The logical problem was addressed in the new update with “improved restrictions”.
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Security holes affect iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later and iPod touch (7th generation).
However, other details, such as who is actively exploiting the vulnerabilities, who may have been the victim, or whether the attack was targeted at a specific or widespread set of users, were not clear. Apple noted that it will provide an update as more details become available.
An Apple spokesman did not immediately return FOX Business’s request for comment.
| Ticker | Safety | Last | change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL | APPLE INC. | 142.06 | -1.10 | -0.77% |
To install the latest update, simply open the Settings application, choose General and then Update Software.
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