What iPadOS 17.7.10 Fixes
iPadOS 17.7.10, released August 20, 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 iPadOS 17.7.10 an update to install now rather than at the weekend.
It has since been superseded: the newest security release for iPadOS 17 is iPadOS 17.7.11, from May 11, 2026, which includes these fixes.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 iPadOS 17.7.10
Apple lists iPadOS 17.7.10 for: iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th generation.
How to Install iPadOS 17.7.10
On the iPad, open Settings → General → Software Update.
Security fixes are cumulative: any later release for the same version includes these as well, so if you are already past iPadOS 17.7.10 there is nothing to do.
Every Fix in iPadOS 17.7.10
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.
iPadOS 17 Security Release History
iPadOS 17.7.10 in context: the security releases Apple has published for iPadOS 17, newest first, with the number of fixes each carried.
| Release | Released | Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| iPadOS 17.7.11 | May 11, 2026 | 1 |
| iPadOS 17.7.10 | August 20, 2025 | 1 Exploited |
| iPadOS 17.7.9 | July 29, 2025 | 19 |
| iPadOS 17.7.7 | May 12, 2025 | 30 |
| iPadOS 17.7.6 | March 31, 2025 | 50 Exploited |
| iPadOS 17.7.5 | February 10, 2025 | 2 Exploited |
| iPadOS 17.7.4 | January 27, 2025 | 19 |
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 iPadOS 17.7.10 fix?
1 security vulnerability in 1 part of the system, from Apple's advisory of August 20, 2025.
Was anything fixed in iPadOS 17.7.10 exploited?
Yes. Apple says CVE-2025-43300 may have been exploited before the fix. Install it now.
Which devices can install iPadOS 17.7.10?
iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th generation.
Is iPadOS 17.7.10 the latest security update?
No. iPadOS 17.7.11, from May 11, 2026, is newer and includes these fixes.
Source: About the security content of iPadOS 17.7.10, Apple. Rechecked automatically while Apple is still adding entries.