We learned with the public launch of iOS 17.4 that Apple included fixes for two exploited vulnerabilities and two other security issues. Now with the arrival of macOS 14.4, there are over 50 security patches and the list of security fixes for iOS 17.4 has been updated to over 40.
Apple shared the details on the important security fixes that come with macOS Sonoma 14.4 (as well as Ventura 13.6.5 and Monterey 12.7.4) on its website. The release of watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, and visionOS 1.1 also come with various security patches, but macOS received the most.
2 exploited issues and 50+ other vulnerabilities fixed
Like iOS 17.4, macOS 14.4 fixes these two exploited issues:
- A kernel flaw was patched that allowed attackers to “bypass kernel memory protections.”
- Apple is aware of a report this flaw was actively exploited
- An RTKit flaw also allowed malicious parties to “bypass kernel memory protections.”
- Apple is aware of a report this flaw was actively exploited
The remaining 50+ patches cover everything from Bluetooth, ImageIO, Music, Notes, Photos, Safari, Sandbox, Share Sheet, Shortcuts, Siri, Spotlight, System Settings, WebKit, and more.
Meanwhile, Apple has updated the iOS 17.4 security release notes to include the majority of fixes provided with macOS. That’s bumped the list to more than 40 patches for iOS.
Here are the full security release notes for macOS:
Additional recognition
AppKit
We would like to acknowledge Stephan Casas for their assistance.
CoreAnimation
We would like to acknowledge Junsung Lee for their assistance.
CoreMotion
We would like to acknowledge Eric Dorphy of Twin Cities App Dev LLC for their assistance.
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