iOS 15.7.5 released for old iPhones: Here are the details

Apple released the iOS 15.7.4 update, which includes important security patches, last week. Not long after, the iOS 15.7.5 update was released. The update closes two vulnerabilities that are thought to be actively used.

Two vulnerabilities have been patched

According to the official release notes for iOS 15.7.5, a security-focused update; there are no new features. Apple states that iOS 15.7.5 provides important security fixes, it is recommended for all users. The update, bearing the build number 19H332, covers iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone SE 1st generation, iPad mini 4th generation, iPod Touch 7th generation. The security vulnerabilities that have been closed are as follows:

IOSurfaceAccelerator

• Impact: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of the report that this issue may have been actively used.
• Description: An out-of-bounds typing issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Web Kit

• Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of the report that this issue may have been actively used.
• Description: An issue with the use of freed memory was addressed with improved memory management.