"Apple Patches Over 70 Vulnerabilities Across iOS, macOS, Other Products"

Apple recently  announced fresh security updates for both iOS and macOS users, addressing over 70 CVEs across its platforms, including several bugs leading to protected file system modifications.  Apple noted that iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 are now rolling out to mobile users with patches for 28 vulnerabilities that could lead to information leaks, the disclosure of process memory, denial-of-service, sandbox escape, modification of protected system files, heap corruption, and access to restricted files.  Apple says it also resolved 59 security defects with the macOS Sequoia 15.1 update that started rolling out on Monday.  The patches address 15 issues that were also addressed in iOS and several flaws in third-party dependencies.  Affected platform components include App Support, CoreText, Foundation, ImageIO, Installer, Kernel, Pro Res, Safari Downloads, Safari Private Browsing, SceneKit, Shortcuts, Siri, and WebKit.  Apple did not mention if any of these vulnerabilities were being exploited in attacks, but users are advised to update their iOS and macOS devices as soon as possible. 

SecurityWeek reports: "Apple Patches Over 70 Vulnerabilities Across iOS, macOS, Other Products"