Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.5.1 With Fixes for App Tracking Transparency Bug, WebKit Security Issues

Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 14.5.1, small security updates that come just a week after the release of the iOS 14.5 upgrade. There is also a companion watchOS 7.4.1 update for Apple Watch and an iOS 12.5.3 upgrade for older iPhone and iPad devices that do not support Apples newest os variations.
According to Apples release notes, the update fixes a bug with App Tracking Transparency that might have avoided some users from receiving triggers from apps.
This update repairs an issue with App Tracking Transparency where some users who formerly handicapped Allow Apps to Request to Track in Settings may not receive prompts from apps after re-enabling it. This update likewise provides essential security updates and is advised for all users.
Security notes for the release indicate that it resolves a memory corruption problem and an integer overflow in WebKit that might both be made use of utilizing maliciously crafted web material. Apple states it knowledgeable about a report that these problems may have been actively made use of, so users are advised to update immediately.
The iOS and iPadOS 14.5.1 updates can be downloaded for totally free and the software is available on all qualified devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the brand-new software, go to Settings > > General > > Software Update.