Apple patched an image flaw it said may have been exploited
An August 2025 update fixed a memory bug that a malicious image file could trigger on iPhones, iPads and Macs.
Kivorent News desk, published , 1 min read
3Apple systems patched: iOS, iPadOS and macOS
This is a look back at news from the week of . We wrote it on November 11, 2026, from the sources listed at the end.
In the third week of August 2025, Apple released iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1. The updates fixed a memory corruption flaw that could be triggered by processing a malicious image file. Apple said the flaw may have been actively exploited, MacRumors reported.
Why it mattered
Most security updates fix problems found by researchers before attackers use them. A fix for a flaw that may already be in use is different: the advice is to install it right away. An image is also a low bar for an attack, since a phone can process one without the owner opening anything unusual.
Sources
- Top stories: all-new Apple operating system, iPhone leaks, and more, MacRumors, August 23, 2025
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