Important Update: iOS 17.7.2 Delivers Security Enhancements for Older iPhones and iPads

If your iPhone or iPad is not compatible with iOS 18 or if you have chosen not to upgrade, Apple continues to offer essential security updates. The latest update, iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, is now available for download.

Recommended Security Updates for All Users

Today, Apple has launched iOS and iPadOS 17.7.2, which includes important security enhancements similar to those found in iOS 18.1.1.

This update is currently available and is highly recommended for all users.

Below are the specific security improvements detailed in Apple’s support documentation:

JavaScriptCore

• Impact: Maliciously crafted web content could potentially allow arbitrary code execution.
• Description: This issue was resolved through enhanced checks.

WebKit

• Impact: Malicious web content could lead to a cross-site scripting attack.
• Description: A cookie management vulnerability was fixed with improved state management.

Are There Actively Exploited Issues?

Apple acknowledges that regarding both security vulnerabilities, it is aware of ‘a report indicating that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.’

This is due to the fact that the same vulnerability affects macOS as well. While iPhone and iPad users should still ensure they are using the latest software, it’s important to note that, so far, the known active exploit has only been observed on an Intel Mac.

Are you still on iOS 17.7? Is it a deliberate choice, or is your device incapable of running iOS 18? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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