Apple has released iOS 16.1.1 and iPadOS 16.1.1 to all users with bug fixes and security updates. These updates can be downloaded for your iPhone or iPad by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
Unlike iOS 16.1, or iOS 16.2 beta, these are minor updates, and the primary focus is on the two security fixes included in this release.
iOS 16.1.1 and iPadOS 16.1.1
Apple’s release notes mention that these updates feature bug fixes, however, it is unclear what they are as the company has not shared any details. However, details of the security fixes have been shared and they are both related to libxml2. The security updates fix flaws that could allow remote users to execute arbitrary code or cause app termination.
Here are the details of the security fixes:
libxml2
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 remote user may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution
Description: An integer overflow was addressed through improved input validation.
CVE-2022-40303: Maddie Stone of Google Project Zero
libxml2
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 remote user may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution
Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2022-40304: Ned Williamson and Nathan Wachholz of Google Project Zero
Although not mentioned in the release notes, it is also expected that this update fixes an iPhone bug that causes Wi-Fi to randomly disconnect.
Due to the nature of these security flaws, it is recommended that users update immediately. The updates can be installed by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Alternatively, you can also download the iOS 16.1.1 and iPadOS 16.1.1 ipsw firmware files to manually update your device or restore it.
Apple is currently beta testing iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, which will ship with a number of new features and changes in December. Check out our coverage of the changes below:
- iOS 16.2 beta 2 shrinks Dynamic Island to display signal and WiFi bars when playing music
- iOS 16.2 beta 2 code features new ‘Custom Accessibility Mode’, feature not available to beta testers
- iOS 16.2 beta integrates Weather app with Apple News to show regional weather-related stories
- Apple TV app moves up “Featured” row above “Up Next” row on iOS 16.2 beta and other updates
- iOS 16.2 public beta will enable 5G connectivity for compatible iPhones in India
- iOS 16.2 beta brings a new ‘vehicle’ icon for car Bluetooth stereo
- iOS 16.2 beta 1 brings new Sleep widgets to iPhone Lock Screen
- Apple collects data on unintentional Emergency SOS calls on iOS 16.2 beta 1
- iOS 16.2 beta allows Live Activities to show more frequent updates
