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Apple released iOS 18 on Monday, along with 33 security fixes and new features for iPhones.
iOS 18 Release Date
iOS 18 addresses 33 security vulnerabilities, more than double the number fixed in iOS 17.7.
Security Fixes in iOS 18
Critical fixes include vulnerabilities in WebKit (Safari’s engine) and the Kernel (iPhone’s core operating system).
Operating system
Two significant Kernel flaws, CVE-2024-44165 and CVE-2024-44191, could allow an app to gain unauthorized access to Bluetooth.
Kernel Vulnerabilities
Sandbox flaw (CVE-2024-40863) leaks data, while WebKit vulnerability (CVE-2024-40857) enables cross-site scripting.
Sandbox and WebKit Flaws
A vulnerability in Core Bluetooth (CVE-2024-44124) could allow malicious devices to bypass Bluetooth pairing. This issue is also fixed in iOS 17.7.
Core Bluetooth Flaw
Sean Wright, a security expert, highlights the significance of iOS 18's fixes, particularly with Bluetooth vulnerabilities.
Advice from Experts
– Recommendation: He recommends updating to iOS 18 immediately, especially for Beta users, as many vulnerabilities are specific to that version.
AI Features
Released simultaneously as a security-only update for users not ready to upgrade, it contains 16 security patches.
iOS 17.7