Apple Patches Exploited CoreGraphics Flaw on Older iPhones and iPads

macrumors.com — October 27, 2026 at 02:01 PM UTC

Apple released software updates on Monday for older iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs, including a fix for a CoreGraphics vulnerability that may have been exploited in targeted attacks. The updates include iOS 26.7.2, iOS 18.7.11, macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, and others. The CoreGraphics fix applies to iPhone XS, XR, and seventh-generation iPad, addressing a flaw that could allow arbitrary code execution via malicious files, with Apple noting possible exploitation in sophisticated attacks. Other updates patch 134 vulnerabilities in iOS 26.7.2 without known exploits. tvOS 26.6.1 adds support for the fourth-generation Siri Remote on older Apple TV models. All updates are available now through system settings.

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