Apple Released Security Updates for iOS, Safari , iCloud, watchOS, tvOS

Apple security updates released for this month and fixed several vulnerabilities that affected its products including iOS, Safari, iCloud, watchOS, tvOS, High Sierra.

Along with security updates, Apple released the latest version of iOS is 12.1.1,  macOS is 10.14.2, tvOS is 12.1.1 and watchOS is 5.1.2.

There are several critical vulnerabilities are fixed in this updates including arbitrary code execution, address bar spoofing,  denial of service attack, privilege escalations.

iOS 12.1.1  released with the critical bug fix for FaceTime locked screen contacts disclosure was discovered by security researcher Jose Rodriguez that allows a local attacker may be able to view contacts from the lock screen.

The Safari update fixes one important vulnerability that made it impossible for users to fully delete their browsing history.

A several arbitrary code execution vulnerability fixed that affected iCloud for Windows 7.9 and also Apple fixed several WebKit flaws and released Safari 12.0.2.

According to Apple, For our customers’ protection, Apple doesn’t disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available. This document lists recent releases.

Apple security updates

Name and information link Available for Release date
watchOS 5.1.2 Apple Watch Series 1 and later 06 Dec 2018
iCloud for Windows 7.9 Windows 7 and later 05 Dec 2018
Safari 12.0.2 macOS Sierra 10.12.6, macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, and macOS Mojave 10.14.1 05 Dec 2018
iTunes 12.9.2 for Windows Windows 7 and later 05 Dec 2018
macOS Mojave 10.14.2, Security Update 2018-003 High Sierra, Security Update 2018-006 Sierra macOS Sierra 10.12.6, macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, and macOS Mojave 10.14.1 05 Dec 2018
Shortcuts 2.1.2 for iOS iOS 12.0 and later 05 Dec 2018
tvOS 12.1.1 Apple TV 4K and Apple TV (4th generation) 05 Dec 2018
iOS 12.1.1 iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and iPod touch 6th generation 05 Dec 2018

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Balaji

BALAJI is an Ex-Security Researcher (Threat Research Labs) at Comodo Cybersecurity. Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder - Cyber Security News & GBHackers On Security.

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