Apple has pushed out a patch for iPhones that fixes a zero-day vulnerability in iOS, released way back in 2017. This patch is significant for old iPhone models because the bug has gone unaddressed for so long, making it difficult - if not impossible - to protect against it. Apple released the update to address the bug in its IoS mobile operating system in late January of 2021. The security patch has been rolled out for all current iOS device models, including the iPhone 5s, 6, and 6s, and is available over the air via the Settings app on iPhones. The patch tackles a zero-day vulnerability in earlier iOS versions that Apple refers to as "CVE-2023-0001." A zero-day exploit is a security issue that has been newly discovered and has not been publicly disclosed or addressed yet. They are dangerous since hackers can potentially use them to gain control of a smartphone or other system without a warning. Swift action on Apple's part to patch this vulnerability is a relief, since it has been months since the bug was first discovered and people had no way of protecting their devices. Even though the patch will now protect further exploitation, those who had their device affected prior to the patch may have their data compromised. It is possible that the exploit was actively being used by malicious actors, so iPhone users are urged to take extra security measures. With this security update, Apple is ensuring that the integrity and security of user data is not compromised and that their devices are not exposed to threats.
This Cyber News was published on nakedsecurity.sophos.com. Publication date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:38:03 +0000