Update Now: iOS 18.6.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability

[MacRumors]

Apple today released new iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 updates, and the software addresses a security vulnerability that is known to have been actively exploited.

According to Apple's security support documents, memory corruption could result from devices that were sent a malicious image file.

Apple says that it is aware of a report that the issue "may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals." This wording suggests that the average iPhone, iPad, and Mac user doesn't need to worry about being targeted with this attack, but it is still a good idea to update right away.

Apple addressed the issue with improved bounds checking, and the CVE credits Apple, indicating that Apple's internal teams found the bug and fixed it.

Along with iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 updates, Apple has also released security fixes with iPadOS 17.7.10, macOS 14.7.8, and macOS 13.7.8.

Article Link: Update Now: iOS 18.6.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability

 

[CocktailHour]

Danger, Will Robinson.

 

[jz0309]

Already got a notification that this update is available for my iPhone.

But, how come no updates for iPadOS???

 

[Populus]

This is it? And what about the Silent TCC bypass and data extraction identified in 18.6?

I don’t want to fall into conspiracy theories but… this looks a bit like a backdoor, honestly. Dang, now I don’t know what to do, wether stay at 18.1 or accept this behaviour introduced in 18.6

 

[fhamadeh]

Are these security fixes included in the macOS and iOS 26 betas?

 

[erthquake]

Already got a notification that this update is available for my iPhone.

But, how come no updates for iPadOS???

I'm downloading iPadOS 18.6.2 right now.

 

[Biro]

Already got a notification that this update is available for my iPhone.

But, how come no updates for iPadOS???

It may be your geographical location. IPadOS 18.6.2 is already available for many. It should be for you too - shortly if not already.

 

[ArtOfWarfare]

memory corruption could result from devices that were sent a malicious image file.

I'd love to hear more details... what image file type is so complicated that it can be used as an attack vector?

Apple removed Flash because it was deemed to have too many security issues.

PDF seems complicated enough, but I wouldn't refer to it as an image file.

Maybe SVG?

 

[edubfromktown]

Zoinks! That was quick.

 

[MacsRgr8]

Always happy to be able to install these security updates.
However, OS security holes exploited vs patched will forever be a cat-and-mouse game.... let's keep hoping that the fixes are available fast enough for all users.

 

[klasma]

Obligatory comment about the horrific perspective. And the leg count.

 

[Jimmy Bubbles]

Are these security fixes included in the macOS and iOS 26 betas?

Am curious too.

 

[jz0309]

It may be your geographical location. IP 18.6.2 is already available for many. It should be for you too - shortly if not already.

it was just not mentioned in the article, that I was surprised about.

 

[lazyrighteye]

Are these security fixes included in the macOS and iOS 26 betas?

Am curious too.

Same here. Thnx.

 

[minik]

I'm sure macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 update was already in the pipeline but there's also 15.7 RC3 came days ago. Oh, the Rapid Security Response is something forgotten by Apple.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

Already got a notification that this update is available for my iPhone.

But, how come no updates for iPadOS???

Update is available now, bud.

 

[Corpuscle]

I'm downloading iPadOS 18.6.2 right now.

Me too. I wonder how many people are actively downloading it right now.

 

[Corpuscle]

Already got a notification that this update is available for my iPhone.

But, how come no updates for iPadOS???

downloading it now. already did the ipad mini. next will to the big ipad. then the phone. then the two computers. it is and will be a fun day. For some reason, software updates excite me.

 

[jz0309]

Update is available now, bud.

I was missing mention in the article, I am running the public beta on my iPad

 

[Astuces iOS]

Don’t open any image, stay on ios 18.6.1 and you should be fine

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

downloading it now. already did the ipad mini. next will to the big ipad. then the phone. then the two computers. it is and will be a fun day. For some reason, software updates excite me.

Living the life.

 

[Corpuscle]

Update is available now, bud.

i wonder why so many here go crazy if they don't see an update within 1 minute of the announcement.

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

I was missing mention in the article, I am running the public beta on my iPad

I’m not on any of the betas.

Really looking forward to the final versions next month.

 

[now i see it]

and tough luck to the hundreds of millions of you running iOS 16 and lower

 

[jz0309]

I’m not on any of the betas.

Really looking forward to the final versions next month.

despite the negativity about it here on MR, I'm actually enjoying it, on my iPad, which I use indoors only. iPhone is a different story as I use that outdoors quite a bit, so staying on the released version. Besides, wouldn't run a beta on my main tool