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Here's What Apple Fixed in iOS 27.2.1 and macOS 27.2.1

The iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, and macOS 27.2.1 updates Apple released today fix a handful of security vulnerabilities. With the security fixes implemented, it's a good idea to update as soon as you can.

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A bug with iMessage could let a remote attacker join a group chat to receive its messages, and another could let users see messages sent before they joined a group chat.

Most of the vulnerabilities involved AirPlay and Bluetooth. A malicious Bluetooth device could pair without user interaction, and another bug could let a nearby attacker corrupt process memory. Several bugs could allow an attacker to bypass the rate limit on ‌AirPlay‌ pairing code attempts.

Apple credits itself on 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 did not say that the flaws have been exploited in the wild, but with the details on each vulnerability now public, devices that are not running the new software could be more vulnerable to attack.

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Top Rated Comments

Jumpthesnark Avatar
16 hours ago at 04:29 pm

Stupid question for sure but: why does almost every version of almost every software uodate have a ‘bug’ that needs fixing? iOS is almost 20 years old.
Because people keep looking for new ways to try to gain access to networks, devices and data?
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sw1tcher Avatar
17 hours ago at 03:30 pm

Nice to have some clarity on what was fixed. I still plan to hold out till 27.3 before I upgrade from 26.7.2.
In the meantime, you might as well update to 26.7.3 as it addresses the two iMessage bugs mentioned.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/149716
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
centauratlas Avatar
17 hours ago at 03:26 pm
Re this one: "A bug with iMessage could let a remote attacker join a group chat to receive its messages".

So it would seem that a group is vulnerable until everyone in the group updates.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sw1tcher Avatar
15 hours ago at 05:15 pm

Stupid question for sure but: why does almost every version of almost every software uodate have a ‘bug’ that needs fixing? iOS is almost 20 years old.
When you add new features to iOS every year, there will be bugs found.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
17 hours ago at 03:18 pm
Good to see that multiple vulnerabilities were fixed with the update. I will be updating all my devices shortly.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
calzon65 Avatar
17 hours ago at 03:09 pm
Nice to have some clarity on what was fixed. I still plan to hold out till 27.3 before I upgrade from 26.7.2.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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