Apple has launched the iOS 18.2 update on iPhones and has also issued a warning to users to update to the latest software as soon as possible as it has addressed several security issues. Accordingly, iPhone users have become interested in the details and wondering why they need to update to iOS 18.2.
Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s latest update, alerts, and how it addresses significant vulnerabilities.
This is why you need to update your iPhone to iOS 18.2
Apple’s iOS 18.2 includes new updates that address several security issues. According to the support page, these are:
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AppleMobileFileIntegrity: An issue existed where an application could access sensitive user data. This has been resolved through improved controls.
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Audio: An inconsistent user interface issue that prevented muting after muting a call while ringing has been resolved with improved state management.
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Crash Reporter: A permissions issue that could have allowed apps to access sensitive user data has been resolved with additional restrictions.
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FontParser: An issue where processing a maliciously crafted font caused process memory to be released has been resolved with improved checks.
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ImageIO: The issue of maliciously crafted images causing process memory disclosure has been addressed with improved checks.
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Three kernel updates fixed issues that allowed apps to leak sensitive kernel state, cause unexpected system termination, and corrupt kernel memory. Additionally, it also fixed an issue that allowed attackers to create read-only memory allocations that could be written to. These issues were addressed through additional validation, improved locking, and improved memory handling.
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Three lib updates – two libxpc and one libexpat, fixed issues that could allow remote attackers to cause unexpected app termination and arbitrary code execution. Additionally, an issue that allowed apps to break out of their sandbox and gain elevated permissions has also been fixed. These issues were resolved through improved memory checks.
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Four webkit solutions that solved the problem of handling maliciously crafted web content, which caused issues such as unexpected process crashes and memory corruption. These issues have been resolved through improved controls and memory handling.
Additionally, the iOS 18.2 update has also addressed and resolved glaring issues related to passwords, Safari, SceneKit, and VoiceOver.
Additionally, Apple also fixed a vulnerability in the TCC (Transparency, Consent, and Control) subsystem that could allow sensitive data to be accessed by another program if exploited by attackers.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad ComingSoon.net.
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