iOS 14.4 patches vulnerabilities that may have been used by hackers
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The vulnerabilities may have been exploited in the wild. What you need to know Apple has patched a number of vulnerabilities with iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. The company says it has received reports of the vulnerabilities being exploited. Apple`s release of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 today brought a number of new features, including ultra-wideband handoff for the HomePod mini, labeling Bluetooth devices, and scanning smaller QR codes with the camera app. According to a new support document released by Apple today, the update also patches three security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited. The kernel vulnerability enabled a malicious application to elevate privileges and Apple is aware of at least one report where it may have been used in public. Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) Impact: A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issu...