Apple patches CoreGraphics flaw exploited in targeted attacks

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 15:38 · Archive

Apple has released security updates to fix a CoreGraphics vulnerability used in targeted attacks.

Apple has patched a CoreGraphics vulnerability in iOS, iPadOS and macOS that allowed arbitrary code execution via maliciously crafted files. The flaw was exploited in sophisticated attacks against a small number of targeted individuals running older versions of iOS. The Register reports the vulnerability was identified by Meta.

How it is being reported

• Apple patches CoreGraphics zero-day used in 'extremely sophisticated' targeted attacks on iOS devicesTechRadar · 29 Sept, 16:05
• Apple patches CoreGraphics zero-day already exploited in targeted attacksThe Register · 29 Sept, 15:30
• Still running iOS 26? Update your iPhones, iPads and Macs for this urgent security fixTechCrunch · 29 Sept, 14:25
• iOS 26.7.1 Fixes Vulnerability Used in Targeted AttacksMacRumors · 28 Sept, 19:46

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