{
  "id": 1880092,
  "title": "Apple fixes 29 iPhone security flaws, including risks to sensitive data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/apple-fixes-29-iphone-security-flaws-including-risks-to-sensitive-data",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-19T06:25:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/technology/apple-fixes-29-iphone-security-flaws-including-risks-to-sensitive-data-1.500645353"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 17, Apple released iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 updates for iPhones and iPads, addressing 29 security vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive data, compromise the operating system kernel, or allow malicious content to execute code, according to the tech giant's security advisory. Among the flaws is an Audio vulnerability that could enable apps to leak sensitive user information. Additionally, three kernel-related flaws might cause unexpected system termination, permit apps to read kernel memory, or corrupt kernel memory. Apple also addressed an ImageIO vulnerability where processing a maliciously crafted image could result in arbitrary code execution. Another flaw impacted Telephony on iPhones, potentially allowing an attacker in a privileged network position to bypass IPSec authentication and intercept network traffic. Most of the 29 vulnerabilities are tied to WebKit, the browser engine powering Safari and web content on Apple devices. Apple also released macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 and Safari 26.6.1 with extra WebKit security patches for Macs running Sonoma and Sequoia. The recent updates follow Apple's patching of a separate Screen Sharing vulnerability in macOS that enabled attackers to authenticate without valid credentials, with reports indicating this flaw was exploited in real-world attacks. Apple advises users to keep software up-to-date as a crucial step in maintaining the security of its products.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Apple has released a security update for iPhones and iPads fixing 29 vulnerabilities, including flaws that could expose sensitive information, affect the operating system kernel or allow malicious content to execute code. The iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 updates, released on August 17, apply to iPhone 11 and later and a range of supported iPads, according to Apple’s security advisory. Get…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}