Apple Reportedly Nearing iOS 7.1.2 Release

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MacRumors has revealed that Apple is nearing a public release of iOS 7.1.2, which will reportedly address an email attachment encryption issue and a lock screen bug that potentially allows access to certain apps.

According to sources, the build of iOS 7.1.2 does indeed address the email attachment encryption issue, as well as a bug in downloading emails. Also included in the update is a fix for a lock screen vulnerability that could allow access to “limited apps”. While we can’t say for certain, Apple may be referring to the “missed call” lock screen bug publicized earlier this month.

The email encryption flaw was first noticed by security researcher Andreas Kurtz last month and is reportedly present in iOS versions dating back to 7.0.4 and includes the current iOS 7.1.1. Apple states on its site that it deploys data encryption methods to protect users’ email attachments.

According to MacRumors, Apple has begun seeding carriers a version of iOS 7.1.2, dubbed build 11D257, requesting that they sign off the update by next Friday, June 27.

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