APPLE-SA-05-13-2024-3 iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8

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APPLE-SA-05-13-2024-3 iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8

iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8 addresses the following issues.
Information about the security content is also available at
https://support.apple.com/HT214100.

Apple maintains a Security Releases page at
https://support.apple.com/HT201222 which lists recent
software updates with security advisories.

Foundation
Available for: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation,
iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation
Impact: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2024-27789: Mickey Jin (@patch1t)

RTKit
Available for: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation,
iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation
Impact: An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may
be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report
that this issue may have been exploited.
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved
validation.
CVE-2024-23296

This update is available through iTunes and Software Update on your
iOS device, and will not appear in your computer's Software Update
application, or in the Apple Downloads site. Make sure you have an
Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes
from https://www.apple.com/itunes/  iTunes and Software Update on the
device will automatically check Apple's update server on its weekly
schedule. When an update is detected, it is downloaded and the option
to be installed is presented to the user when the iOS device is
docked. We recommend applying the update immediately if possible.
Selecting Don't Install will present the option the next time you
connect your iOS device.  The automatic update process may take up to
a week depending on the day that iTunes or the device checks for
updates. You may manually obtain the update via the Check for Updates
button within iTunes, or the Software Update on your device.  To
check that the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad has been updated:  *
Navigate to Settings * Select General * Select About. The version
after applying this update will be "iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8".
All information is also posted on the Apple Security Releases
web site: https://support.apple.com/HT201222.

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