Apple has released a new software update for older iPhones and iPads, iOS 12.5.6, and the software fixes some vulnerabilities in Apple’s iOS.
This update is available for iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. It is recommended that you install the update on your device as it fixes some security issues. You can see details about the security fixes below.
iOS 12.5.6
iOS 12 is not affected by CVE-2022-32894.
Issued on August 31, 2022
WebKit
Available for: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation)
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue has been actively exploited.
Description: A write out of bounds issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
WebKit Bugzilla: 243557
CVE-2022-32893: Unidentified Researcher
The new iOS 12.5.6 software update is now available for older iPhone models, you can install the update by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
Apple also released iOS 15.6.1 for its current range of devices last month, this update has fixed a number of vulnerabilities in iOS and it is also recommended to install this update.
The next major update from Apple will be iOS 16, which will be released sometime this month along with the new iPhone 14.
Apple source
Filed Under: Apple, Apple iPhone