What iOS 16.7.12 Fixes
iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12, released September 15, 2025, fixes 1 vulnerability in 1 part of the system, according to Apple's security advisory.
Apple says one of these flaws — CVE-2025-43300 — may already have been exploited. That makes iOS 16.7.12 an update to install now rather than at the weekend.
It has since been superseded: the newest security release for iOS 16 is iOS 16.7.16 and iPadOS 16.7.16, from May 11, 2026, which includes these fixes.
| What an attacker could do | Fixes |
|---|---|
| Crash or denial of service | 1 |
Grouped by us from the impact Apple gives for each fix; the impact lines below are Apple's own.
Exploited Before the Fix
Apple flags a fix as possibly exploited when it has a credible report that the flaw was used against real people before the patch. This one is the reason to update today.
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ImageIO Exploited
Processing a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
CVE-2025-43300
Which Devices Get iOS 16.7.12
Apple lists iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12 for: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation.
How to Install iOS 16.7.12
On the iPhone, open Settings → General → Software Update. If more than one update is offered, the one with the higher version number is the current release; the other is for people who want to stay on the previous major version.
Security fixes are cumulative: any later release for the same version includes these as well, so if you are already past iOS 16.7.12 there is nothing to do.
Every Fix in iOS 16.7.12
The rest of Apple's advisory — every fix not already listed above, the most serious kinds first. Each entry is the part of the system affected, Apple's description of the impact and the fix, and the CVE ID.
iOS 16 Security Release History
iOS 16.7.12 in context: the security releases Apple has published for iOS 16, newest first, with the number of fixes each carried.
| Release | Released | Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| iOS 16.7.16 | May 11, 2026 | 1 |
| iOS 16.7.15 | March 11, 2026 | 1 |
| iOS 16.7.12 | September 15, 2025 | 1 Exploited |
| iOS 16.7.11 | March 31, 2025 | 3 Exploited |
| iOS 16.7.9 | July 29, 2024 | 27 |
| iOS 16.7.8 | May 13, 2024 | 24 Exploited |
| iOS 16.7.7 | March 21, 2024 | 1 |
| iOS 16.7.6 | March 5, 2024 | 19 Exploited |
The Same Fixes Elsewhere
Apple ships most fixes to every platform that shares the code, and to older versions still under support. These releases close at least one of the same CVEs:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does iOS 16.7.12 fix?
1 security vulnerability in 1 part of the system, from Apple's advisory of September 15, 2025.
Was anything fixed in iOS 16.7.12 exploited?
Yes. Apple says CVE-2025-43300 may have been exploited before the fix. Install it now.
Which devices can install iOS 16.7.12?
iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation.
Is iOS 16.7.12 the latest security update?
No. iOS 16.7.16 and iPadOS 16.7.16, from May 11, 2026, is newer and includes these fixes.
Source: About the security content of iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12, Apple. Rechecked automatically while Apple is still adding entries.