The iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, and macOS 27.2.1 updates released today by Apple address a number of security vulnerabilities. With security fixes implemented, it’s a good idea to update as soon as possible.
One bug with iMessage could allow a remote attacker to join a group chat to receive its messages, and another could allow users to see sent messages before joining a group chat.
Most of the vulnerabilities involved AirPlay and Bluetooth. A malicious Bluetooth device could pair without user interaction, and another bug could allow a nearby attacker to corrupt the process’s memory. Several bugs could allow an attacker to bypass the rate limit on AirPlay code pairing attempts.
Apple credits four of the vulnerabilities, so they were found internally.
With the macOS update, Apple also addressed the eMudhra certificate vulnerability, adding protections for command-line tools.
Apple hasn’t said the flaws were exploited in the wild, but with details about each vulnerability now public, devices not running the new software could be more vulnerable to attacks.
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