Security Response Update? Seems kinda important. Is it real?

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TVbug5 Author

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Security Response Update? Seems kinda important. Is it real?

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 14, 2023 1:15 PM

Answer 1

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Lawrence Finch

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Jul 14, 2023 1:16 PM in response to TVbug5

Yes, it’s real. And it’s important.

iOS 16.5.1 (a) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (a)

Released July 10, 2023

WebKit

Available for: iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1

Impact: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2023-37450: an anonymous researcher

iOS 16.5.1 (c) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (c)

Released July 12, 2023

Rapid Security Responses iOS 16.5.1 (c) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (c) include the security content of Rapid Security Responses iOS 16.5.1 (a) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (a) and fix an issue that prevents some websites from displaying properly.

Answer 2

TVbug5 Author

Level 1

4 points

Jul 14, 2023 1:21 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thanks Lawrence.

I freaked a bit when I allowed it to update and the phone blanked-out for a while.

Wondered if I now have a little thin brick, but it came around soon enough, though.

Thanks again.

Security Response Update? Seems kinda important. Is it real?

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