On the eve of the iPhone15 series launch conference,Apple has released the iOS 15.7.9 version update for iPhone users who are still using the old system.The build number is 19H365. Apple officials stated that this update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users to install.
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According to the upgrade log, iOS15.7.9 mainly fixes the security vulnerability numbered CVE-2023-41064,Involving Apple's ImageI/O framework, the device may be vulnerable when it processes "maliciously crafted images."
If caught, the iPhone will be implanted with spyware called PegASUS. The software can not only steal personal information, but also turn on the microphone to record conversations and even text.
This vulnerability fix is applicable to iPhone6s (all series), iPhone7 (all series), iPhoneSE (1st generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).
It is understood that iPhone7 and iPhone6s stopped at iOS15. Although they have missed the iOS16 update, Apple will still carry out necessary security updates for these old devices, such as this time iOS15.7.9.
The upcoming official version of iOS 17 will also give up updates for many models, including iPhoneX, iPhone8, iPhone8Plus, etc.