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A batch of rapid security response updates has been released by Apple


The latest upgrades are intended to fix a security flaw that has been identified and has been used in attacks and which affects even the most recently updated iPhone, Mac, and iPad.


Apple claimed that it was aware of a report demonstrating effective exploitation of the vulnerability known as CVE-2023-37450, which was disclosed by an anonymous security researcher, in the security warnings for iOS and macOS.


The business acknowledged that all customers should install quick security response upgrades because they contain significant security improvements.


 Both software updates and rapid security response updates are significant security advances.


And at its annual WWDC Developers Conference held in June 2022, Apple announced Rapid Security Response updates, to enable its customers to update their devices faster than traditional software updates.


The company published that the feature is operating by default and that it is sometimes possible to install some fast corrections without the need to restart the device.


Future software updates will include a repair of the device if the user disables automatic updates or does not install quick safety response updates when available.


The emergency fixes for today include those for iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (a).


An unidentified security researcher found a flaw in the WebKit browser engine, which was created by Apple. By deceiving users into accessing web pages that contain malicious material, this vulnerability enables attackers to execute code at will on target devices.


To reduce exploit attempts, the company has further improved tests to address this vulnerability.


Apple has patched eleven vulnerabilities that were actively used to hack iPhones, Macs, and iPads starting at the beginning of 2023.


Apple patched three of the iPhone's vulnerabilities earlier this month. The CVE numbers CVE-2023-32434, CVE-2023-32435, and CVE-2023-32439 are associated with these flaws. Without the user having to click on any links, these flaws were used to install spyware on iPhones via the iMessage messaging service.

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