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Apple Security Advisory 2023-10-04-1
Apple Security Advisory 2023-10-04-1 - iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 addresses buffer overflow and code execution vulnerabilities.
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----Hash: SHA256APPLE-SA-2023-10-04-1 iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 addresses the following issues.Information about the security content is also available athttps://support.apple.com/kb/HT213961.Apple maintains a Security Updates page athttps://support.apple.com/HT201222 which lists recentsoftware updates with security advisories.KernelAvailable for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generationand later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation andlater, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later,and iPad mini 5th generation and laterImpact: A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Appleis aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploitedagainst versions of iOS before iOS 16.6.Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.CVE-2023-42824WebRTCAvailable for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generationand later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation andlater, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later,and iPad mini 5th generation and laterImpact: A buffer overflow may result in arbitrary code executionDescription: The issue was addressed by updating to libvpx 1.13.1.WebKit Bugzilla: 262365CVE-2023-5217This update is available through iTunes and Software Update on youriOS device, and will not appear in your computer's Software Updateapplication, or in the Apple Downloads site. Make sure you have anInternet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunesfrom https://www.apple.com/itunes/ iTunes and Software Update on thedevice will automatically check Apple's update server on its weeklyschedule. When an update is detected, it is downloaded and the optionto be installed is presented to the user when the iOS device isdocked. We recommend applying the update immediately if possible.Selecting Don't Install will present the option the next time youconnect your iOS device. The automatic update process may take up toa week depending on the day that iTunes or the device checks forupdates. You may manually obtain the update via the Check for Updatesbutton within iTunes, or the Software Update on your device. Tocheck that the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad has been updated: *Navigate to Settings * Select General * Select About. The versionafter applying this update will be "iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3".All information is also posted on the Apple Security Updatesweb site: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222.This message is signed with Apple's Product Security PGP key,and details are available at:https://www.apple.com/support/security/pgp/-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----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eLl5-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----Related news
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