The iOS 10.3.2 update is available for download and installation for Apple devices including the iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, and iPod touch 6th generation.
Summary of iOS 10.3.2?
There are no user-facing changes, but the 177 MB update suggests there are numerous low-level updates included. In contrast, last month’s 10.3.1 was just 28 MBs, so, users might want to perform a quick backup just in case. Areas touched by 10.3.2 include fixes for over two AVEVideoEncoder, CoreAudio, iBooks, Kernel, Notifications, Safari, and more. What is particularly important to note, is the potential for many different attacks which include the ability to run arbitrary code. Here’s a sample of what Apple fixed with today’s update.
What’s Included in the iOS Update
Here’s just a small sample of the security exploits being fixed by Apple in the iOS 10.3.2 update.
But Wait. There’s More
Source Available for: iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, and iPod touch 6th generation Impact: An application may be able to gain kernel privileges Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. CVE-2017-6989: Adam Donenfeld (@doadam) of the Zimperium zLabs Team CoreAudio Available for: iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, and iPod touch 6th generation Impact: An application may be able to read restricted memory Description: A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization. CVE-2017-2502: Yangkang (@dnpushme) of Qihoo360 Qex Team iBooks Available for: iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, and iPod touch 6th generation Impact: A maliciously crafted book may open arbitrary websites without user permission Description: A URL handling issue was addressed through improved state management. CVE-2017-2497: Jun Kokatsu (@shhnjk) Available for: iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, and iPod touch 6th generation Impact: An application may be able to gain kernel privileges Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. CVE-2017-6979: Adam Donenfeld of Zimperium zLabs Kernel Available for: iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, and iPod touch 6th generation Impact: An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges Description: A race condition was addressed through improved locking. CVE-2017-2501: Ian Beer of Google Project Zero SQLite Available for: iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, and iPod touch 6th generation Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution Description: Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation. CVE-2017-6983: Chaitin Security Research Lab (@ChaitinTech) working with Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative CVE-2017-6991: Chaitin Security Research Lab (@ChaitinTech) working with Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative WebKit Available for: iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, and iPod touch 6th generation Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution Description: Multiple memory corruption issues with addressed through improved memory handling. CVE-2017-2536: Samuel Groß and Niklas Baumstark working with Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative
Should you Upgrade to 10.3.2?
Absolutely. In fact, the earlier the better based on the high number of exploits this update resolves. Just make sure you perform a backup of your iOS device first. I am noticing these point updates for iOS 10 are taking longer than usual to install, so, make sure you are plugged into power with at least 50% battery. Running out of battery juice while updating your device can lead to really nasty issues. We don’t have time for that!
Summing Up
Quick side-note — Since updating to 10.3, I’ve noticed several glitches, particularly in third-party apps like Facebook. The Mobile Hotspot banner is sometimes distorted, Control Center functions like the Flashlight does not work when Facebook is open and the Google Gboard disappeared. System-wide, I also noticed my iPhone does not turn the display off automatically, often killing battery life. I have brought it up on Apple’s forum, but the issue seems isolated. Hopefully, Apples resolves some of these issues for me but, I’m not holding my break with 10.3.2. Have you upgraded to 10.3.2 yet? Did you upgrade to an iPhone? iPad? How long did it take? Any issues? Join the conversation and tell us how your upgrade went on your iOS device! Comment Name * Email *
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