Apple releases iOS 15.0.2 & iPadOS 15.0.2 to fix security vulnerabilities

Apple releases iOS 15.0.2 & iPadOS 15.0.2 to fix security vulnerabilities

Apple releases iOS 15.0.2 & iPadOS 15.0.2 to fix security vulnerabilities

 Apple again yesterday October 11, 2021, released iOS 15.0.2 & iPadOS 15.0.2 in order to fix some security vulnerabilities hackers might already be exploiting.

This iOS version fixes an issue with the IOMobileFrameBuffer that could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges. The vulnerability, labeled CVE-2021-30883 is serious—Apple says it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”

So, if you are having a compatible device, we will advise you to upgrade to this version to keep yourself safe.

Release notes

This update includes bug fixes for your iPhone:

  • 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

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

Compatible devices

iPad Mini 5 (WiFi), iPad Mini 5 (Cellular), iPad Air 3 (WiFi), iPad Air 3 (Cellular), iPad 8 (WiFi), iPad 8 (Cellular), iPad 9 (WiFi), iPad 9 (Cellular), iPad Air 4 (WiFi), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Air 4 (Cellular), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Mini 6 (WiFi), iPad Mini 6 (Cellular), iPad Mini 4 (WiFi), iPad Mini 4 (Cellular), iPad Air 2 (WiFi), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad 5 (WiFi), iPad 5 (Cellular), iPad Pro 9.7-inch (WiFi), iPad Pro 9.7-inch (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (WiFi), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (Cellular), iPad Pro 2 (12.9-inch, WiFi), iPad 7 (WiFi), iPad 7 (Cellular), iPad Pro 2 (12.9-inch, Cellular), iPad Pro (10.5-inch, WiFi), iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Cellular), iPad 6 (WiFi), iPad 6 (Cellular), iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, WiFi), iPad Pro 4 (11-inch, Cellular), iPad Pro 4 (12.9-inch, WiFi), iPad Pro 4 (12.9-inch, Cellular), iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, WiFi, 1TB Model), iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, Cellular), iPad Pro 3 (11-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model), iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, WiFi), iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, WiFi, 1TB Model), iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular), iPad Pro 3 (12.9-inch, Cellular, 1TB Model), iPad Pro 4 (11-inch, WiFi), iPhone 8 (Global), iPhone 8 Plus (Global), iPhone X (Global), iPhone 8 (GSM), iPhone 8 Plus (GSM), iPhone X (GSM), iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max (China), iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2020), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s+, iPhone SE, iPhone 7 (Global), iPhone 7 Plus (Global), iPhone 7 (GSM), iPhone 7 Plus (GSM) and iPod touch 7