The final version of Apple’s next operating systems should be soon, but in the meantime the manufacturer has posted security updates for iOS 16 and macOS Ventura to install urgently.
Do not wait to install the new versions of iOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9. There are no new functions – it will be for iOS 17 -, on the other hand we find there security patches for very serious vulnerabilities.
Zero-day security vulnerabilities
Thus, iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1 and macOS 13.5.2 fix a “zero day” flaw that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via an image. The new versions of iOS, iPadOS and watchOS 9.6.2 also provide a fix for a vulnerability in the Cards app (formerly Wallet) which also allows code execution. These vulnerabilities could have been exploited by attackers, so it is better to install these patches as soon as possible.
These vulnerabilities have become quite common lately. At the beginning of the summer, for example, Apple delivered an “urgent security update” for iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1. Tonight, these are “classic” patches that should still be downloaded quickly to avoid problems.