
Apple Releases iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, Patching 163 Vulnerabilities Including Exploited Flaws in Older Versions
Apple has issued security updates for iOS and iPadOS, addressing a wide range of vulnerabilities across current and legacy operating systems. The iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 releases fix 163 CVEs affecting WebKit, the kernel, and image processing components. Older branches received targeted patches, with iOS 26.7.2 resolving 134 issues and iOS 18.7.11 addressing three vulnerabilities that include an actively exploited flaw. Specific fixes cover remote code execution risks in WebKit and ImageIO, plus sandbox bypasses. The updates were published on October 26, 2026, and apply to both iPhone and iPad devices. Apple also published detailed security content advisories for each branch.
Security NEXTOct 27, 2026Translated from Japanese