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Apple fixes another image-processing flaw that could allow code execution

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Apple has released security updates for more than two dozen security vulnerabilities across iPhone, iPad, and macOS Tahoe,including yet another image parsing vulnerability that could compromise your device.

This update delivers security fixes that were first made available in the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 betas. Updates for your particular device The table below shows which updates are available and points you to the relevant security content for each one.

Name and information linkAvailable for iOS 26.

  • 1 and iPadOS 26.
  • 1iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12. 9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later iOS 18.
  • 10 and iPadOS 18.
  • 10iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation macOS Tahoe 26.
  • 2macOS Tahoe visionOS 26. 6.
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Apple fixes another image-processing flaw that could allow code execution

Apple has released security updates for more than two dozen security vulnerabilities across iPhone, iPad, and macOS Tahoe,including yet another image parsing vulnerability that could compromise your device.

This update delivers security fixes that were first made available in the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 betas.

Updates for your particular device

The table below shows which updates are available and points you to the relevant security content for each one.

Name and information link Available for iOS 26. 6. 1 and iPadOS 26. 6. 1 iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12. 9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later iOS 18. 7. 10 and iPadOS 18. 7. 10 iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation macOS Tahoe 26. 6.

2 macOS Tahoe visionOS 26. 6. 1 Details coming soon

How to update your Apple devices

How to update your iPhone or iPad

For iOS and iPadOS users, here’s how to check if you’re using the latest software version:

Go to Settings General Software Update . You will see if there are updates available and be guided through installing them.

Turn on Automatic Updates if you haven’t already—you’ll find it on the same screen.

Update is ready

How to update macOS on any version

To update macOS on any supported Mac, use the Software Update feature, which Apple designed to work consistently across all recent versions. Here are the steps:

  • Click the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen.
  • Choose  System Settings  (or  System Preferences  on older versions).
  • Select  General  in the sidebar, then click  Software Update  on the right. On older macOS, just look for  Software Update  directly.
  • Your Mac will check for updates automatically. If updates are available, click  Update Now  (or  Upgrade Now  for major new versions) and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Apple fixes another image-processing flaw that could allow code execution

Apple has released security updates for more than two dozen security vulnerabilities across iPhone, iPad, and macOS Tahoe,including yet another image parsing vulnerability that could compromise your device.

This update delivers security fixes that were first made available in the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 betas. Updates for your particular device The table below shows which updates are available and points you to the relevant security content for each one.

Name and information linkAvailable for iOS 26. 6. 1 and iPadOS 26. 6. 1iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12. 9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later iOS 18. 7. 10 and iPadOS 18. 7. 10iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation macOS Tahoe 26. 6.

2macOS Tahoe visionOS 26. 6. 1Details coming soon

How to update your Apple devices How to update your iPhone or iPad For iOS and iPadOS users, here’s how to check if you’re using the latest software version: Go to Settings General Software Update. You will see if there are updates available and be guided through installing them. Turn on Automatic Updates if you haven’t already—you’ll find it on the same screen.

Update is ready How to update macOS on any version To update macOS on any supported Mac, use the Software Update feature, which Apple designed to work consistently across all recent versions. Here are the steps: Click the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen. Choose System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions). Select General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right.

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