Discovered by an anonymous researcher, CVE-2021-30883 “may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.” Keep in mind that CVE-2021-30883 could allow an attacker to exploit the IOMobileFrameBuffer and “execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges” and take over your device.
Apple says that you should update your devices ASAP
- Photos saved to your library from Messages could be deleted after removing the associated thread or message.
- iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe may not connect to Find My.
- AirTag might not appear in the Find My Items tab.
- CarPlay may fail to open audio apps or disconnect during playback.
- Device restore or update may fail when using Finder or iTunes for iPhone 13 models.
Apple drops iOS 15.02 to add a needed security patch and some bug exterminations
The iPadOS 15.0.2 update helps users with the following problems:
- Photos saved to your library from Messages could be deleted after removing the associated thread or message.
- AirTag might not appear in the Find My Items tab.
- Device restore or update may fail when using Finder or iTunes for iPad mini (6th generation).
And watchOS 8.0.1 helps patch these issues for Series 3 users :
Apple releases an update to watchOS 8.0.1 beta
Accessibility settings may not have been available for some Apple Watch Series 3 users.
To install iOS 15.0.2. go to Settings > General > Software Update. Follow the same directions for iOS 15.0.2. For watchOS 8.0.1, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap General > Software Update. Make sure your iPhone is at least 50% charged and that it is connected to Wi-Fi. The handset must be within close range of the Apple Watch in order for the update to download and install.
ProRes capture supports up to 30fps at 4K and up to 60fps at 1080p for iPhone 13 Pro devices with 256GB of storage and higher. Devices that top out at 128GB of storage are limited to 1080p capture at 30fps.
