Apple seems to be finding it difficult to leave its older devices which is a plus for the owners. The brand recently released a series of updates for some older devices.
These updates address a security issue with recent iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura releases, and users should install them as soon as possible to protect their data from any potential threats. Let’s checkout the details…
iPhone 5s And Older iPhones Gets New OS Updates
Apple recently released a series of updates for older devices and operating systems, including iOS 12.5.7 macOS 11.7.3 and more. These updates are for users still using older devices and operating systems, and address issues with recent iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura released.
The security patch notes list at least 14 different systems affected by the security issue, which have already been patched.
The new update versions are:
- iOS 12.5.7
- iOS 15.7.3
- iPadOS 15.7.3
- macOS Big Sur 11.7.3
- macOS Monterey 12.6.3
The oldest device supported by iOS 12.5.7 is the iPhone 5s released in September 2013. The oldest Macs supported by macOS Big Sur are the 2013 MacBook Air Mac Pro and MacBook Pro. These updates are for users who cannot update to the latest version. Users should install these updates as soon as possible because they address known security issues that may put users at risk.
These updates address vulnerabilities in AppleMobileFileIntegrity curl dcerpc DiskArbitration DriverKit Intel Graphics Driver PackageKit Kernel Mail Exchange and more Maps Screen Time Weather WebKit and Windows Installer.
Users can visit Apple’s update support page to learn more about the patch and view the CVE number. Users who have automatic updates enabled do not need to take any action, as updates may be installed overnight. Users who want to install updates manually can do so via Set up the application by selecting General and then Software Update.
