Newest Apple iOS 10.3.1 Update Offers Fixes on Wi-Fi Securities; But Bring Bugs to iCloud Services
Apple has recently released its iOS 10.3.1 security update which features major fixes in Broadcom Wi-Fi security weakness. The latest security update just came a week after the iOS 10.3 was also released to the public.
According to Mac Rumors, the Apple iOS 10.3.1 security patches fixes the Wi-Fi codes in the iPhone or iPad that may be attacked by hackers who might steal its information. This flaw can also be exploited by hackers who might run unwanted codes in the smartphone. The security flaw was noted by Gal Benlamini, a security research pro at Google Project Zero. He stated that the Apple iOS 10.3.1 effects models iPhone 5 and newer models, some Samsung Galaxy models, and Google's Nexus models.
There are two potential attacks on the mentioned phones above that affect stack buffer overflows, as well as Tunneled Direct Link Setup (TDLS). This TDLS allows a Wi-Fi-enabled the device to share data within its network without having to send the info to the Wi-Fi base. Apple's iOS 10.3.1 update fixes what was addressed by its earlier iOS 10.3 updates. By this, Apple is ceasing support for 32-bit apps; the iOS 10.3 was supposed to release a pop-up box that says Apple is discounting for 32-bit apps.
Unfortunately, the new update doesn't offer other features other than the security fixes, as noted by Mac Observer. This resolves the problems some reviewers noticed on the popular Apple devices. Meanwhile, Apple sent emails to several iCloud users warning them that the recent Apple iOS 10.3 update might have a bug that had accidentally enabled some iCloud services; these services includes Calendars, Notes, Mails, Contacts, Photos, and Safari. Previous reports stated that iCloud services such as iCloud Photo Library, Find my iPhone, and iCloud Keychain was not affected by the Apple iOS 10.3 bugs. The bug was corrected already by the Apple iOS 10.3.1 update.
Apple users can now download the Apple iOS 10.3.1 update through iTunes or by going to the built-in software update on iPhone and iPod services. The Apple iOS 10.3.1 is available for iPhone 5 and newer models including iPad 4th generations and up, and iPod Touch 6th generations and up.