# MA-561.012016: MyCERT Advisory - Apple Releases Security Updates for iOS, iOS X El Capitan and Safari

**Date:** 21 Jan 2016  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-561.012016  
**Advisory ID:** MA-561.012016

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**1.0 Introduction**
Apple has released security updates for iOS, OS X El Capitan, and Safari to address multiple vulnerabilities.
**2.0 Impact**
Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could potentially allow a remote attacker to take control of the affected system.
**3.0 Affected Product**
- iOS
- OS X El Capitan
- Safari
**4.0 Recommendation**
We encourage users and administrators to review the Apple Security Update and apply the necessary updates.
iOS update information is available at:
<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205732>
OS X El Capitan update information is available at:
<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205731>
Safari update information is available at:
<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205730>
More information on how to enable automatic updates and alternative ways to get the updates can be found at [Update OS X and App Store apps on your Mac](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201541) at:
<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201541>
Generally, MyCERT advises the users of this software to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
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**5.0 References**
- <https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2016/01/19/Apple-Releases-Security-Updates-iOS-OS-X-El-Capitan-and-Safari>