October 13, 2024 at 02:30PM
Various security vulnerabilities affecting iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7 have been addressed, including issues with state management, memory access, and user data privacy. Updates are available for multiple models, including iPhone XS and various iPad Pro, Air, and mini models to mitigate potential risks.
### Meeting Takeaways: Security Updates for iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7
**Release Date:** September 16, 2024
#### Key Vulnerabilities (CVEs) Addressed:
1. **CVE-2024-44171**
– **Description:** Improved state management.
– **Impact:** Physical attackers may control nearby devices via accessibility features.
2. **CVE-2024-27876**
– **Description:** Improved locking to resolve a race condition.
– **Impact:** Unpacking a malicious archive could allow arbitrary file writes.
3. **CVE-2024-40850 / CVE-2024-27880**
– **Description:** Improved input validation for out-of-bounds read issues.
– **Impact:** Maliciously crafted files may cause unexpected app termination.
4. **CVE-2024-44176**
– **Description:** Improved bounds checking for out-of-bounds access.
– **Impact:** May cause denial-of-service when processing images.
5. **CVE-2024-44169 / CVE-2024-44165**
– **Description:** Improved checks for logic issues.
– **Impact:** Risk of network traffic leaking outside VPN tunnels.
6. **CVE-2024-44191**
– **Description:** Improved state management.
– **Impact:** Unauthorized Bluetooth access by apps.
7. **CVE-2024-40791**
– **Description:** Improved private data redaction for log entries.
– **Impact:** Apps may access user’s contact information.
8. **CVE-2024-44183**
– **Description:** Improved error handling for logic errors.
– **Impact:** Potential for denial-of-service attacks by apps.
9. **CVE-2024-44127 / CVE-2024-44158**
– **Description:** Improved redaction of sensitive information.
– **Impact:** Shortcuts may output sensitive user data without consent.
10. **CVE-2024-40844**
– **Description:** Improved handling of temporary files.
– **Impact:** Apps could observe data displayed to the user by Shortcuts.
11. **CVE-2024-44164**
– **Description:** Improved checks for privacy preference bypass.
– **Impact:** Apps may access user-sensitive data.
12. **CVE-2024-44184**
– **Description:** Additional restrictions for permissions issues.
– **Impact:** Apps may gain access to sensitive user data.
13. **CVE-2024-27879**
– **Description:** Improved bounds checks.
– **Impact:** Attackers may cause unexpected app termination.
#### Affected Products:
– **Updates Available For:**
– iPhone XS and later
– iPad Pro (13-inch and 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later)
– iPad Pro (10.5-inch and 11-inch 1st generation and later)
– iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
– iPad (6th generation and later)
– iPad mini (5th generation and later)
### Summary
The meeting highlighted several critical vulnerabilities addressed in the iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7 updates, emphasizing the need for users to update their devices to mitigate potential security risks. The updates include improvements in security management, bug fixes for privacy issues, and enhanced data protection measures.