Apple Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities, Including Safari Vulnerability Abused in Chrome 0-Day Attacks

Apple has released a comprehensive set of security updates across its entire product ecosystem on July 29, 2025, addressing multiple vulnerabilities including a critical Safari flaw that was reportedly exploited in Chrome zero-day attacks.

The updates span iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS platforms, demonstrating the company’s commitment to maintaining security across all its devices.

Latest Security Updates Released

The Cupertino-based tech giant simultaneously released iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 for newer devices, while also providing iPadOS 17.7.9 for older iPad models including the iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th generation.

These updates are available for iPhone XS and later models, along with iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later.

For Mac users, Apple released macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, and macOS Ventura 13.7.7, ensuring that users across different macOS versions receive critical security protections.

The following table presents Apple’s core product lines with their latest software versions and device compatibility:

The company also updated watchOS to version 11.6 for Apple Watch Series 6 and later models, while tvOS 18.6 covers Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K across all models.

Apple’s security update strategy reflects the interconnected nature of modern digital threats.

The company’s security advisory states that “for the protection of our customers, Apple doesn’t disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are generally available”.

This approach ensures that vulnerabilities are addressed before detailed information becomes public, potentially preventing exploitation by malicious actors.

The simultaneous release across multiple platforms suggests that some vulnerabilities may affect shared components or technologies used across Apple’s ecosystem.

This is particularly relevant given the company’s emphasis on continuity features and shared frameworks between iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Security experts consistently emphasize that keeping software updated is one of the most critical steps users can take to protect their devices.

Apple reinforces this message, stating that “keeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your Apple product’s security”.

The company has made updating easier by providing detailed guides for each platform and implementing automatic background updates for critical security patches.

Apple’s update notification system reminds users that “after a software update is installed for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS, it cannot be downgraded to the previous version”.

This policy encourages users to maintain current software versions and prevents potential exploitation of known vulnerabilities in older versions.

Users are strongly encouraged to install these updates immediately to protect against potential security threats and ensure their devices remain secure against the latest identified vulnerabilities.

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