As part of this batch of software updates, Apple also released several patches fixing security bugs, including a zero-day bug that “may have been actively exploited” — meaning hackers were using it to compromise devices — against users with iPhones running software older than iOS 17.2, which was released in December 2023.

Apple has fixed a privilege escalation flaw in its Core Media framework that was used by hackers to attack iPhones running older versions of iOS.

Apple has released security updates to fix this year's first zero-day vulnerability, tagged as actively exploited in attacks targeting iPhone users.

The latest update, which includes iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3, addresses more than 20 additional vulnerabilities. These include a flaw that could allow

The use-after-free flaw allows privilege escalation in affected media applications running on Apple’s Core Media framework.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)