iOS 15.2.1, iPadOS 15.2.1 Released to Fix HomeKit Denial-of-Service Vulnerability 526s3c

Apple has released iOS 15.2.1 for all compatible iPhone models as a minor update that fixes a known denial-of-service vulnerability existing in HomeKit, which could cause your device to crash or freeze. The latest iOS update also addresses issues related to Messages and third-party CarPlay apps. Alongside iPhone, the Cupertino company has made iPadOS 15.2.1 available to all eligible iPad s with the same security fix related to HomeKit that could lead to an endless loop of crashes or freezing.

iOS 15.2.1, iPadOS 15.2.1: What's new? q3o2x

According to the brought into notice by security researcher Trevor Spiniolas earlier this month.

The researcher underlined that the bug could affect iPad and result in a cycle of crashing and freezing, Spiniolas had said.

At the time, Spiniolas also alleged that Apple had been aware of the issue since August last year and promised to fix the vulnerability before 2022. The iPhone maker has now notably credited the researcher in its security document while detailing the vulnerability that is recorded as CVE-2022-22588.

Aside from the HomeKit flaw, iOS 15.2.1 CarPlay apps to not respond to input.

The iPadOS 15.2.1 update also carries the bugfix causing Messages to not load photos sent using an iCloud link.

How to iOS 15.2.1, iPadOS 15.2.1 81mo

You can iOS 15.2.1 or iPadOS 15.2.1 on your device by going to Settings > General > Software Update. The updates are available for all the devices that are running a recent version of iPadOS 15.

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