- Apple has released iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2, and macOS Sonoma 14.1.2 to iPhones, iPads, and Macs, respectively.
- These updates contain fixes for two critical WebKit vulnerabilities actively exploited on older software versions.
iOS 17 has been out for a while, and users largely love the new update. Features like Contact Posters, NameDrop, and StandBy delight everyone; there’s enough good reason to be on the latest update. Not every iOS update brings major features, but these updates are equally important. Apple is now rolling out iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2, and macOS Sonoma 14.1.2 to iPhones, iPads, and Macs, respectively, and you should update to these new versions right away as they contain critical security fixes.
The updates across the three platforms include the same fixes for critical security issues. More specifically, Apple’s support document mentions that the update fixes two WebKit vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited by bad actors on previous versions of iOS (before iOS 16.7.1). WebKit is the engine that powers web components on Apple devices, including Safari, other browsers, and even the App Store.