iPhone and iPad finally got iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 stable update. The operating system update arrives two weeks after the release of versions 15.2.1 and the reason for the speed is security fixes.
Unfortunately, there were no new features arriving with iOS 15.3, only bug fixes and hidden improvements. The most notable fix targeted a vulnerability in Safari that could leak browsing history and Google ID data to visited websites.
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Safari security flaw
The Safari bug mentioned above was first discovered by the fingerprintjs website, where it was detailed how websites could use the exploit found in IndexDB (a Javascript API used to store data) to access URLs recently visited by a user and even get the ID Google and related personal data. Fortunately this vulnerability was fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3.
See other fixes:
- iCloud Private Relay Error
In iOS 15.3 Apple fixed the wording of iCloud Private Relay error messages being delivered. - Patch do Webkit
Another fix applied by the new update was a Webkit patch that could lead to arbitrary code execution. - iOS 15.3 Release Notes
Apple said only that iOS 15.3 "includes bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone and is recommended for all users."
How to Download iOS 15.3 Now
To download iOS 15.3 on your iPhone, just go to Settings > General > Software Update. Once this is done, you will be able to see iOS 15.3 to download and install.
macOS Big Sur 11.6.3, tvOS 15.3 and more
In addition to macOS 12.2, Apple has also released a security update today for macOS XNUMX. macOS BigSur 11.6.3 (build 20G415) and for the Catalina 10.15.7 (19H1713).
For Apple Watches, the update fixes an issue that caused some chargers to not work as expected. Finally, together with TvOS 15.3, Apple is also releasing the Software from the HomePod 15.3 .
Source: 9to5mac, macworld
