IOS 17 is already in beta testing, and the final version should be released in September, ahead of the iPhone 15 launch. I have seen isolated reports regarding bugs that already existed in iOS 16.5, but that shouldn’t be unexpected because a Rapid Security Response update only ever contains security patches. (c) update complaints have thankfully been at a minimum. I will also deliver my final verdict in one week, so bookmark this page.Ġ7/18 Update: Final Verdict - since Apple re-released the newly named iOS 16.5.1. Note: I will publish an update to this guide when a new version of the update is released. That said, this is an important security fix so, if you trust Apple to get this one right, I’d update right away. The update is brand new so I will wait to deliver a final verdict on July 18. iOS 16.5.1 (c) has subsequently replaced it on July 13. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.ĭescription: The issue was addressed with improved checks.Īpple iOS 16.5.1 (c) Verdict: Stay Away, For NowĪpple has taken matters into its own hands and pulled iOS 16.5.1 (a) by pulling the update before it can cause more widespread problems. Impact: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
This is known as a ‘Zero Day’ vulnerability and is the most serious type of security risk.Īpple lists the vulnerability as follows: WebKit Available for: iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 Apple admits it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited” before the company could provide a fix.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, iOS 16.5.1 (c) was released to fix a critical security flaw in Safari. Apple iOS 16.5.1 (a) Rapid Security Response Apple
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