About the security content of iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1

This document describes the security content of iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1.

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iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1

Released September 7, 2023

ImageIO

Available for: iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later

Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2023-41064: The Citizen Lab at The University of Torontoʼs Munk School

Wallet

Available for: iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later

Impact: A maliciously crafted attachment may result in arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Description: A validation issue was addressed with improved logic.

CVE-2023-41061: Apple

Additional recognition

Wallet

We would like to acknowledge The Citizen Lab at The University of Torontoʼs Munk School for their assistance.

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Published Date: November 15, 2023