The iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, and macOS 27.2.1 updates released by Apple today address a handful of security vulnerabilities. Once security patches are implemented, it’s a good idea to update as soon as possible.
A bug with iMessage could allow a remote attacker to join a group chat to receive their messages, and another could allow users to see sent messages before joining a group chat.
Most of the vulnerabilities related to 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 during AirPlay pairing code attempts.
Apple attributes four vulnerabilities to itself, so they were found internally.
With the macOS update, Apple also fixed the eMudhra certificate vulnerability, adding protections for command line tools.
Apple has not said the flaws have been exploited on a large scale, but with the details of each vulnerability now public, devices that don’t run the new software could be more vulnerable to attacks.
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