Apple has released iOS 17.0.3, aimed at fixing the issuing where iPhone 15 models were seriously overheating. iOS 17.0.3 also provides important bug fixes and security updates.
Specifically, there’s a kernel update which addresses problems with “a local attacker” and means that “the issue was addressed with improved checks.”
The second security issue is one where “a buffer overflow may result in arbitrary code execution.” This was addressed by Apple by updating to libvpx 1.13.1.
Security Fixes
Kernel
Impact: A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.6.
Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.
WebRTC
Impact: A buffer overflow may result in arbitrary code execution
Description: The issue was addressed by updating to libvpx 1.13.1.
Supported Devices
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone Xs
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
As normal, to update to iOS 17.0.3 go to your iPhone Settings > General > Software Update and install iOS 17.0.3 as soon as you possibly can.
