Apple has unexpectedly released a critical security update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS:
- iOS/iPadOS: 18.6.2
- macOS Sequoia / Sonoma / Ventura: 15.6.1 / 14.7.8 / 13.7.8
This update addresses a serious security vulnerability (CVE-2025-43300) that may have already been exploited in targeted attacks.
🔐 What’s Changed?
- The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write in the ImageIO framework, which handles image files.
- A maliciously crafted image could trigger memory corruption, potentially allowing execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
- Apple has fixed the issue by implementing improved bounds checking.
- This zero-day vulnerability is considered severe because it may already be actively exploited in the wild.
📱 Supported Devices
- iPhone: iPhone XS and newer
- iPad: iPad Pro 13-inch (3rd generation) and newer, iPad Air (3rd generation) and newer, iPad (7th generation) and newer, iPad mini (5th generation) and newer
- macOS: macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.8, macOS Ventura 13.7.8
⚙️ How to Update
iPhone / iPad
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update
- Tap Download and Install
- Follow the on-screen instructions
Mac
- Click the Apple menu () > System Settings
- Go to General > Software Update
- Click Update Now and follow the prompts
⚠️ Why This Update Is Important
Updating immediately is critical to protect your devices against potential attacks.
This is a zero-day vulnerability, meaning it was unknown prior to being exploited.
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