As a seasoned gamer with a knack for keeping my tech gadgets updated and secure, I can’t help but feel a sense of relief when Apple rolls out updates like iOS 18.2. My past experiences have taught me the hard way that neglecting software updates can lead to some nasty digital nightmares.
Apple recently rolled out the iOS 18.2 update for iPhones, urging users to install it promptly due to its resolution of several security issues. Consequently, many iPhone owners are curious about the reasons behind this update.
In this write-up, you’ll find essential information about the recent Apple update, including potential issues, cautions, and its approach towards addressing major security loopholes.
iOS 18.2 features new security updates to protect iPhones
In Apple’s iOS version 18.2, there are fresh updates aimed at resolving multiple security concerns, as outlined on their official support platform.
- AppleMobileFileIntegrity: There was an issue where an application could access sensitive user data. This has been fixed with improved checks.
- Audio: An inconsistent user interface issue where mute would not be enabled after muting a call while ringing has been fixed with improved state management.
- Crash Reporter: A permissions issue allowing apps to potentially access sensitive user data was fixed with additional restrictions.
- FontParser: An issue where the processing of a maliciously crafted font caused process memory disclosure has been fixed with improved checks.
- ImageIO: The issue of maliciously crafted images causing process memory disclosure has been fixed with improved checks.
- Three Kernel Updates fixed issues allowing apps to leak sensitive kernel state, cause unexpected system termination, and corrupt kernel memory. Moreover, it also fixed an issue that allowed attackers to create read-only memory mapping that could be written to. These issues were fixed via additional validation, improved locking, and improved memory handling.
- Three lib updates — two libxpc and one libexpat, fixed issues allowing remote attackers to cause unexpected app termination and arbitrary code execution. Moreover, it also fixed an issue allowing apps to break out of their sandbox, and gain elevated privileges. These issues were fixed with improved memory checks.
- Four webkit fixes that fixed the issue of processing maliciously crafted web content causing problems like unexpected process crashes and memory corruption. These issues were fixed with improved checks and memory handling.
Furthermore, the iOS 18.2 update tackles and resolves notable problems associated with Passwords, Safari, SceneKit, and VoiceOver.
Additionally, Apple has addressed an issue within their TCC (Transparency, Consent, and Control) system where unauthorized access to sensitive data could occur by another app when manipulated by hackers.
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2024-12-12 12:40