iOS and iPadOS 14.4.2: Apple closes various security gaps

With iOS 14.4.2 and iPadOS 14.4.2, Apple is again closing various security gaps across the iPhone and iPad over several generations. In addition to security-related connections, the update will include mandatory bug fixes and updates for two mobile operating systems provided by Apple.

Update with important security fixes

As usual, the update will roll in waves and not yet reach all users, but according to Apple it should be installed immediately due to important “security fixes”. The manufacturer did not provide the exact details, either Support-Document Is still quiet. iOS 14.4.2 is distributed for the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus (tested) released in September 2015, and is available from the iPadOS 14.4.2 iPod Air 2 and iPod Mini 4.

Previously, several major bugs were fixed in iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 and iOS 14.4.1 and iPadOS 14.4.1 WebkitRemoved iOS and MacOS browser engine for Safari.

Two weak points CVE-2021-1871 Etc. CVE-2021-1870 May have already been seriously exploited at the time.

In addition to iOS 14.4.2 and iPadOS 14.4.2, the Watch for Series 3 for Apple Watch 7.3.3 and newer is also available for download.

IOS 12.5.2 has been released

For older models of iPhone and iPad, Apple has released iOS 12.5.2, which makes minor updates to close security gaps. iOS 12.5.2 is available for the following models.

• IPhone 5S
• IPhone 6
• IPhone 6 Plus
• IPod Mini 2
• IPod Mini3
• IPod Air
• Apple iPod Touch (Generation 6.)

iOS 12.5.2 – Compatible models

For developers and experienced users, iOS 14.5 Beta and iPados 14.5 Beta are also available for download, which already provides information about the iPod Pro with the A14X and Apple Silicon with Imax.