Don't update just for the news, iOS 18.2 fixes 20 important security bugs

Apple spoke about the final version of iOS 18.2 before it was made public early in the Spanish evening. This is a relevant version not only because of the news regarding Apple Intelligence, it is also because it fixes important security bugs. Apple released the security notes regarding these errors where macOS Sequoia 15.2 also resolves several related to Safari, WebKit, passwordsetc.

• Update as soon as possible, iOS 18.2 contains solutions to security errors

Update as soon as possible, iOS 18.2 contains solutions to security errors

Following We will list the bugs resolved via iOS 18.2so if you haven't updated yet, we hope you can do so as soon as possible.

AppleMobileFileIntegrity

Refers to any malicious application that can have access to private information. Their solution relied on encrypted controls.

AppleMobileFileIntegrity

In this error, Any application can have access to confidential user data be resolved through improved controls.

Audio

An issue with muting an incoming call. The solution was directly applied to an inconsistent user interface through improved state management.

Accident reporter

In this error similar to the previous ones confidential data could be accessed via an appIn this case, a permissions issue has been resolved with additional restrictions.

Font analyzer

With improved controls, a error related to processing a font created for malicious purposes, it could in turn reveal the memory of the process.

ImageIO

Similar to the previous derivative of process an image created for malicious purposesfixed with improved controls.

Core

In this important error any attacker could create a type of memory allocation read-only where it can be written. A race condition was applied with additional validation.

Core

In this error, an application could leak sensitive kernel states. Fixed by applying a race condition which completely blocks the bug.

Core

In the latter linked to the nucleus, an application could terminate your system or damage your memory. A solution has been applied to improve memory management.

libexpat

This error could allow Any remote attacker could unexpectedly terminate any application or code execution.. This vulnerability is open source and Apple systems could be affected.

libxpc

As an application can leave a secure environment, enhanced controls have been applied.

libxpc

An application that does not need it might have elevated privileges, so enhanced controls have been applied.

Passwords

Any attacker could have a prime position to modify network traffic. Using HTTPS, information was sent to the network to resolve the issue.

Safari

During a session of private streaming on iCloudyou could reveal the source IP address of the website by adding it to a playlist. Fixed with improved request routing.

Stage kit

A denial of service caused by processing a malicious file. Enhanced controls have been applied.

Voiceover

One of the most relevant since any physical attacker could breach the iPhone by having access notification content without unlocking it. Fixed the problem by applying additional “logic”.

Web Kit

Processing web content for malicious purposes, thus generating an unexpected block. Fixed with improved controls.

Web Kit

Processing web content for malicious purposes, thus generating an unexpected block. This issue has been resolved with improved memory management.

Web Kit

Processing web content for malicious purposes, causing memory damage. Fixed “type confusion” issue with improved in-memory handling.

Web Kit

Processing web content for malicious purposes, causing memory damage. This issue has been resolved with improved memory management.

Fixes have been made to some other native applications although only thanks to the researchers and developers who helped fix the bugs were revealed, in addition to listing the names of the users or researchers who detected the aforementioned issues.

You can get more details about the iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 security updates here. In the case of macOS, errors corresponding to recovery software, graphics controls and some errors similar to those observed with iOS have been fixed. To consult in detail, we leave you the article on the list of error corrections in macOS Sequoia 15.2.

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