Yesterday Apple released the third beta of iOS 14.7, but this update came with a new version of iOS 12 for older iPhones. I mean, Apple just update devices with 8 years on the market, something unique and within the reach of no other company.
iOS 12.5.4 is now available and it’s a security update that introduces some very important new features. If you have an older iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, we recommend that you immediately install this new software update, iOS 12.5.4.
iPhone and iPad receiving iOS 12.5.4
All iOS 12, iPhone and iPad compatible devices that failed to update to iOS 13 now have a new update. These are the iPhone and iPad that received iOS 12.5.4:
- iphone 5s
- Iphone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- ipad air
- iPad mini 2
- iPad mini 3
- iPod touch (6th generation)
What’s new in iOS 12.5.4
Apple says the update to iOS 12.5.4 was released to address some security issues that may have been exploited. Here’s what Apple revealed:
security
- Available for: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3 and iPod touch (6th generation)
- Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted certificate may lead to the execution of arbitrary code
- Description: A memory corruption issue in the ASN.1 decoder was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
- CVE-2021-30737: xerub
WebKit
- Available for: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3 and iPod touch (6th generation)
- Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to the execution of arbitrary code. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
- Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management.
- CVE-2021-30761: an anonymous researcher
WebKit
- Available for: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3 and iPod touch (6th generation)
- Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content can lead to the execution of arbitrary code. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
- Description: Fixed usage issue after free with better memory management.
- CVE-2021-30762: an anonymous researcher
Apple continues to be involved in security issues, updating devices such as the iPhone 5s, launched 8 years ago, or the iPad Air or iPad mini 2, also laced in 2013. If you own any of these models, you can now update to iOS 12.5.4.
