Brotli bug extends to iOS and macOS as Apple ships emergency 27.2.1 fix
moyix · x · 2026-11-11
Security researcher moyix amplifies a warning that the Brotli compression bug also affects iOS and macOS. Apple released version 27.2.1 yesterday, fixing this bug alongside other security issues.
The original post frames the exploit scenario with a "Hotel California" lockdown joke and notes demos exist showing what the bug makes possible. Readers who haven't updated yet are urged to do so now.
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