Lyra Martin Tech 08.18.2022 22:Aug PM EDT

Apple Releases Safari 15.6.1 for macOS Big Sur and Catalina: Here's What You Should Know

Apple released Safari 15.6.1 to fix a WebKit vulnerability in macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina. It recommends updating Safari since the WebKit vulnerability may have been exploited.

Apple Released Safari 15.6.1 to Fix a WebKit Vulnerability

In order to support the older macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina operating systems, on AUgust 18, Apple published Safari version 15.6.1. According to Apple, the update contains a crucial security patch for a WebKit flaw that might result in arbitrary code execution.

Updates for Safari are strongly advised since Apple said it is aware of a report that the WebKit vulnerability may have been actively exploited.

On August 17, Apple issued updates for macOS Monterey 12.5.1, iOS 15.6.1, and iPadOS 15.6.1, including patches for WebKit and kernel security flaws. A remedy for the kernel-related issue hasn't been made available for macOS Big Sur or macOS Catalina, as Mr. Macintosh pointed out on Twitter. However, it's not clear whether those operating systems are affected.

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in WebKit that was fixed (CVE-2022-32893) might enable a threat actor to execute malware remotely on a susceptible device.

When an attacker can provide input to a program that causes it to write data beyond the end or before the beginning of a memory buffer, this is known as an out-of-bounds report vulnerability.

In the worst-case situation, remote code execution results from this, causing the application to crash or corrupt data. Apple claims that by improving bounds checking, the fault was solved.

Apple claims that a researcher who prefers to stay anonymous revealed the vulnerability.

The firm addressed the same zero-day vulnerability on August 17 for iPhone/iPads and macOS Monterey.

The only information Apple has released about how the vulnerability is being utilized in attacks is that it "may have been actively exploited." This is Apple's seventh patch for a zero-day vulnerability in 2022.

Analyst thinks That Apple's Upcoming iPhones Will Cost an Additional $100

The predicted iPhone 14 may be coming soon as Apple usually launches new iPhones in September. Among other upgrades, we anticipate a notch-less display and a 48-megapixel camera on the Pro versions. If the leaks and rumors are accurate, Apple may drop the iPhone Mini in favor of a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max.

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives predicts all of this might cost an extra $100. This matches the projection made by experts to The Sun that prices are growing across Apple's supply chain. Apple did not immediately react.

The pricing of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 did not change, but both iPhone models are also relatively comparable. It seems reasonable to assume that more substantial modifications could cost more. However, Apple could maintain the pricing to compete with Android products like the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Google's Pixel 6 series.

It is rumored that this next model will be a bigger iPhone 14, maybe dubbed the iPhone 14 Max. The iPhone 14 Max may cost $900 if Apple maintains the exact $800 pricing for the ordinary iPhone. Assuming the iPhone 14 is priced comparable to the iPhone 13, it would be precisely between the $1,000 iPhone 14 Pro and $1,100 iPhone 14 Pro Max.

However, according to reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the so-called iPhone 14 Max is expected to cost less than $900, according to 9to5Mac, signaling Apple may alter its pricing policy.

The 2019 iPhone 11 was noted for its $699 starting price, which was $50 less expensive than the iPhone XR of the previous year. Apple has changed its pricing in the past to remain competitive.