iOS 4.3.2 now available, 4.2.7 security update for Verizon


Apple just issued bug fixes and security updates for iOS today: 4.3.2 for GSM (most of you around the world) and 4.2.7 for Verizon (CDMA).

4.3.2 iOS update for GSM

This update contains improvements and other bug fixes including:
Fixes an issue that occasionally caused blank or frozen video during a FaceTime call
Fixes an issue that prevented some international users from connecting to 3G networks on iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
Contains the latest security updates
Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

4.2.7 iOS update for CDMA (Verizon, et al)

Fix regarding QuickLook

Description: A memory corruption issues existed in QuickLook’s handling of Microsoft Office files. Viewing a maliciously crafted Microsoft Office file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

2 fixes regarding WebKit

Description: An integer overflow issue existed in the handling of nodesets. Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

and

Description: A use after free issue existed in the handling of text nodes. Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Hit up iTunes for your respective updates or if you’re really brave, hit up Redmond Pie for a how-to on the 4.3.2 jailbreak.
James Britton

James first bit into Apple when his mom and dad bought an Apple IIe in 1986. He switched to Wintel in the mid 90s when Apple was in a tailspin and back again to an iBook in 2005 when things were looking brighter. Hopefully there is no turning back to the dark side now.

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