iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1 Released With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Last Updated on August 18, 2022 by Anu Joy

Apple has released iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1. These new software updates come a month after Apple released iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 with new Sports features and bug fixes. The newly released iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 updates include bug fixes, performance improvements, and bring fixes for two security vulnerabilities.

iOS 15.6.1 Update Patches Two Known Vulnerabilities

The build number for the new iOS 15.6.1 update is 19G82 and users can update their iPhone by heading to the Settings app, choosing General, then choosing Software Update. Similarly, users can update their iPad to iPadOS 15.6.1 by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple states, “This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.”

When it comes to changes, iOS 15.6.1 has fixed two major vulnerabilities that were exploited. The first vulnerability could have allowed an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Meanwhile, the second was a WebKit vulnerability which could have allowed “processing maliciously crafted web content leading to arbitrary code execution.” Here is the full changelog of the new release:

Kernel

Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)

Impact: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Description: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.

CVE-2022-32894: an anonymous researcher

WebKit

Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Description: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.

As mentioned above, Apple recommends that users update their iPhone or iPad to iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 immediately considering that two known vulnerabilities have been fixed. Have you updated your iPhone to iOS 15.6.1 and iPad to iPadOS 15.6.1? Do let us know in the comments section below.