iOS 16.3.1 fixes Webkit type confusion bug this allows a hacker to remotely execute commands on affected iPhones and iPads. Apple claims The CVE-2023-23514 flaw is being actively exploited That’s why it’s important to update your systems if you haven’t already.
The latter is much more important when we know that Webkit is the page rendering engine used by apps like Safari, App Store or Mail. Because Apple still requires Google and Mozilla to use WebKit as a rendering engine, all iPhone and iPad users are at risk of being hacked.
iOS 16.3.1 fixes a WebKit flaw that could allow hackers to remotely take control of your iPhone
The risk is even greater as hackers can take control of your device by taking advantage of a computer software. Another kernel vulnerability that allows applications to execute commands with full privileges. Let’s just say that the general functioning of your smartphone may be affected by this flaw. Apple claims that the operating system has eliminated this problem by improving memory management. In addition, iOS 16.3.1 eliminates a bug that prevents iCloud settings from being changed, making this service necessary in certain situations, completely unusable. Some users were also complaining that they could not open the Find My app on their device’s screen via Siri. This issue has now been fixed.
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CVE-2023-23514 flaw, iOS’ first zero-day bug in 2023. Of the ten abuses the company had to deal with in 2022, four were directly related to WebKit. Therefore, it is more than recommended to update your Apple devices under iOS 16.3.1, iPadOS 16.3.1 as well as macOS Ventura 13.2.1.
Source: hacker news
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