Apple released a series of software updates on Tuesday evening, including iOS 14.4 & iPadOS 14.4. Both updates fix three security vulnerabilities, as has now become known.
In addition to watchOS 7.3 and tvOS 14.4, Apple also released iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 on Tuesday evening published. In addition to a handful of smaller new features, the iPhone update includes security fixes for three vulnerabilities that may have been exploited. According to a security support document published by Apple divided There were kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities that affect all iPhones and iPads running iOS 14 or iPadOS 14. The kernel vulnerability could allow a malicious application to elevate privileges. According to Apple's information, this vulnerability has already been exploited. The document states:
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: A malicious program may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: A race condition was addressed with improved locking.
CVE-2021-1782: an anonymous researcher
iOS 14.4: WebKit was also affected
According to the Cupertino-based company, there is also an issue in WebKit that was fixed by iOS 14.4. The bug is said to have allowed attackers to actively execute arbitrary malicious code.
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
Description: A logic issue was fixed with improved constraints.
CVE-2021-1871: an anonymous researcher
CVE-2021-1870: an anonymous researcher
iOS 14.4: All new features and bug fixes at a glance
No further details were provided, but Apple says additional information will be released "soon." Given that iOS 14.4 fixes dangerous vulnerabilities, the update is highly recommended. Below you will find the full update description verbatim. (Photo by blackboard / Bigstockphoto)
iOS 14.4 includes the following improvements for your iPhone:
- The camera recognizes smaller QR codes.
- Bluetooth devices can be classified using an option in Settings to correctly identify headphones for audio notifications.
- You will receive a notification if your iPhone camera cannot be verified as the original camera of an iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max.
This version also fixes the following issues:
- Image artifacts may appear in HDR photos taken with the iPhone 12 Pro.
- The Fitness widget may not display updated activity data.
- Keyboard input may be delayed and suggestions may not be displayed.
- The keyboard in Messages may appear in the wrong language.
- Enabling Switch Control in Accessibility may prevent you from answering phone calls from the lock screen.
