Apple’s iOS 14.6 has just arrived, along with some cool new features. But the latest iPhone update also fixes a whopping 43 security vulnerabilities, some of which are pretty serious.
Wright also picks out another concerning issue, labelled CVE-2021-30737, “which is the ability to execute code via a certificate.”
This is a problem because it could potentially lead to it being remotely exploitable, he warns. “Again it could be chained with some of the higher level vulnerabilities to lead to a compromise of the entire device.”As well as offering you a host of new features, iOS 14.6 is another big security update for your iPhone. With this in mind, Wright advises iPhone users to update “as soon as possible.”
But at the same time, Wright points out, there are two pieces of good news: “There's an update available to address these issues, and as far as we can tell, none of the vulnerabilities are being actively exploited.”Unlock with Apple WatchYou know what to do: it’s a good idea to update your iPhone to iOS 14.6 right now to ensure it’s as safe as possible.
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