Apple Releases iOS/iPadOS 18.7.1 Official Update to Fix Font Library Vulnerability

Apple has just released the iOS/iPadOS 18.7.1 official update for users who haven't upgraded to iOS/iPadOS 26. The primary focus of this update is to provide critical security fixes.

According to the official update log, this update offers important security enhancements and is recommended for all users. The update mainly addresses a vulnerability in the FontParser component. Maliciously crafted font files could cause apps to crash unexpectedly or lead to memory corruption in processes. Apple has resolved this out-of-bounds write issue by improving boundary checks.

This update applies to the following devices: iPhone XS and later models, iPad Pro 13-inch and later models, third-generation and later iPad Pro 12.9-inch models, first-generation and later iPad Pro 11-inch models, third-generation and later iPad Air models, seventh-generation and later iPad models, and fifth-generation and later iPad mini models.