The updates address a vulnerability that can be exploited by a malicious image to corrupt memory.
Apple believes the flaw was used in a "highly sophisticated" attack against a limited number of users.
The update is available for various devices, including iPhones from the XS and later, and a wide range of iPad and Mac models.
Apple has introduced fresh software updates, the iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1. The company introduced the new updates to address a serious vulnerability that was already exploited in a recent cyberattack. Additionally, the report suggests that this update is among final revisions before Apple introduces iOS 26 with iPhone 17.
SurveyAccording to the iPhone maker, the new update resolves the vulnerability linked to harmful image files that may trigger memory corruption when it is opened. The company described this vulnerability as part of a highly sophisticated attack and was used against a limited number of targeted users.
Apple strongly recommends that all compatible devices be updated immediately. For the unversed, Apple rolled out the iOS 18.6 just three weeks before, which had patched 29 other security issues.
Speaking of the compatible devices, the iOS 18.6.2 is available for the iPhone XS and the newer models which launched recently. The iPadOS 18.6.2 is available for iPad Pro (13-inch, 12.9-inch 3rd gen or later, 11-inch), iPad Air (3rd gen and above), iPad mini (5th gen or later), and iPad 7th gen onwards.
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Apple has also pushed additional patches including the iPadOS 17.7.10 – iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd gen), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad 6th gen, macOS Ventura 13.7.8 – for Ventura devices, macOS Sonoma 14.7.8 – for Sonoma devices and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 – for Sequoia systems.
Apple noted the flaw was caught during internal testing and has now been resolved with stronger bounds validation, the company added.
In the meantime, Apple fans are waiting for the iPhone 17 series launch. If the reports are believed to be true, the iPhone 17 series could debut on September 9 with the possible public sale starting on September 19. However, Apple is yet to confirm the details.
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