Enhanced Security Features Unveiled in Apple’s iOS 18.1.1 Update and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 Release

Apple has released updates for iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 for users today, citing security enhancements as the primary focus.

The patch notes for this round of updates address two vulnerabilities: JavaScriptCore (CVE-2024-44308) and WebKit (CVE-2024-44309), which have reportedly been exploited in attacks targeting Intel Macs. Users are advised to promptly update to patch these vulnerabilities.

Additionally, Apple has bolstered security for previous versions of operating systems as well:

– iOS 18.1.1 and iPad 18.1.1: Security enhancements
– macOS Sequoia 15.1.1: Security improvements
– visionOS 2.1.1: Security updates
– iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2: Security patches
– macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma: Security patches

Source: 9to5Mac

TLDR: Apple rolls out security-focused updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, addressing vulnerabilities including JavaScriptCore and WebKit, while also reinforcing security measures in older operating system versions.