Apple has released iOS 18.7.1 for iPhone, the latest update for users who have not yet upgraded to iOS 26. Here’s what’s new.
Security fixes are Apple’s main focus in iOS 18.7.1
Today Apple released two noteworthy software updates for iPhone.
iOS 26.0.1 debuted for users running Apple’s most recent major software version. It includes a variety of bug fixes and security updates.
But Apple has also released iOS 18.7.1 for users who haven’t yet upgraded to the latest OS version.
Here are Apple’s brief release notes for the update:
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
The official notes don’t detail which specific security fixes are included. However, Apple has just published those details on this webpage.
Only one security fix is mentioned, and it involves FontParser.
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted font may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory Description: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
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