iOS 17.0.1 and More Released with Important Security Fixes

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Apple on Thursday released a handful of software updates, including iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1 and more for download.

Also made available was iOS 16.7, iPadOS 16.7 and watchOS 9.6.3, for those that have yet to update or devices that cannot support iOS 17. We also see the second release candidate of macOS 14.

For iPhone 15 series devices delivering and launching on Friday, iOS 17.0.2 will be made available as your first software update.

Here’s what’s available for download:

  • iOS 17.0.1 (21A340)
  • iPadOS 17.0.1 (21A340)
  • macOS 14 Release Candidate 2 (23A344)
  • watchOS 10.0.1 (21R360)
  • iOS 16.7 (20H19)
  • iPadOS 16.7 (20H19)
  • watchOS 9.6.3 (20U502)

According to Apple, these latest software updates fix the following security holes:

  • Kernel Vulnerability: Local attackers could elevate privileges. Addressed with improved checks. Previously exploited in versions before iOS 16.7. Researchers involved: Bill Marczak (The Citizen Lab) and Maddie Stone (Google’s Threat Analysis Group).
  • Security Flaw: Malicious apps could bypass signature validation. Certificate validation issue resolved. Previously exploited in versions before iOS 16.7. Researchers involved: Bill Marczak (The Citizen Lab) and Maddie Stone (Google’s Threat Analysis Group).
  • WebKit Issue: Web content processing could lead to arbitrary code execution. Addressed with improved checks. Previously exploited in versions before iOS 16.7. Researchers involved: Bill Marczak (The Citizen Lab) and Maddie Stone (Google’s Threat Analysis Group).

Direct Download Links:

  • iOS 16.7 (Build 20H19) for:
    • iPad Pro (9.7”, Wi-Fi) (iPad6,3) — Download
    • iPad Pro (9.7”, Cellular) (iPad6,4) — Download
    • iPad Pro (Wi-Fi) (iPad6,7) — Download
    • iPad Pro (Cellular) (iPad6,8) — Download
    • iPad 5 (Wi-Fi) (iPad6,11) — Download
    • iPad 5 (Cellular) (iPad6,12) — Download
    • iPhone 8 (CDMA/GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,1) — Download
    • iPhone 8 Plus (CDMA/GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,2) — Download
    • iPhone X (CDMA/GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,3) — Download
    • iPhone 8 (GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,4) — Download
    • iPhone 8 Plus (GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,5) — Download
    • iPhone X (GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,6) — Download
  • iOS 17.0.1 (Build 21A340) for:
  • iOS 17.0.2 (Build 21A350) for:

You can update your iPhone or iPad by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

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