Although older models such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 P have been discontinued, Apple still regularly provides security updates. For example, the latest version of iOS 12.5.6 is a version that fixes a security vulnerability. This version fixes the high-risk vulnerability of CVE-2022-32893.
The vulnerability resides in the WebKit kernel, which affects all browsers installed on iOS, not just Apple’s Safari browser. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
There is evidence that the vulnerability has been exploited by hackers in the wild, and Apple has successfully addressed the security issue in iOS 15.6.1 and macOS 12.5.1. The update is available for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation).
Now Apple fixed it to older versions so users can use the Safari browser more safely. It is recommended that users with older devices update the version in time.
