About the security content of iOS 18.7.12 and iPadOS 18.7.12
This document describes the security content of iOS 18.7.12 and iPadOS 18.7.12.
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iOS 18.7.12 and iPadOS 18.7.12
Released November 9, 2026
AirPlay
Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation
Impact: An attacker in Bluetooth range may be able to bypass the rate limit on pairing code attempts
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.
CVE-2026-113968: Apple
Bluetooth
Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation
Impact: An attacker in Bluetooth range may be able to corrupt process memory
Description: A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management.
CVE-2026-113970: Apple
CoreUtils
Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation
Impact: A malicious Bluetooth device may be able to establish a pairing without user interaction
Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2026-113965: Apple
CoreUtils
Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation
Impact: An attacker in Bluetooth range may be able to bypass the rate limit on pairing code attempts and pair with a device without user interaction
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.
CVE-2026-113964: an anonymous researcher
MediaRemote
Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation
Impact: An attacker with physical access may be able to pair a device with an AirPlay receiver from the lock screen
Description: This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device.
CVE-2026-113971: Apple
rapportd
Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation
Impact: An attacker on the same network may be able to bypass the rate limit on AirPlay pairing code attempts
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.
CVE-2026-113969: Apple
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