Overview

• Apple released iOS 18.5 on May 12 to patch multiple critical flaws that could allow remote attackers to seize device control.
• The release closes a Baseband gap exposing network traffic, addresses CoreBluetooth unauthorized data access, remediates CoreAudio defects, remediates CoreMedia vulnerabilities tied to malicious files.
• A call history flaw that left deleted logs visible in Spotlight, a FaceTime mic bug that failed to mute audio, an iCloud Document Sharing exploit have also been fixed.
• Enhanced Spotlight search privacy excludes deleted app data; Notes access controls now prevent content viewing from the lock screen.
• The update is available for iPhone XS or newer models, iPad Pro (3rd gen or later), iPad Air (3rd gen or later), iPad mini (5th gen or later), iPad (7th gen or up); Apple urges installation without delay.