Apple posted additional security updates 4-24-2018 to close up some vulnerabilities in Safari and webkit. They always recommend to keep your OS and apps updated in order to receive the latest patches, updates, and fixes. Find out more about Apple Security Updates 4-24-2018 and others at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222
Get the latest software updates from Apple
Keeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your Apple product’s security.
- The latest version of iOS is 11.3.1. Learn how to update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
- The latest version of macOS is 10.13.4. Learn how to update the software on your Mac.
- The latest version of tvOS is 11.3. Learn how to update the software on your Apple TV.
- The latest version of watchOS is 4.3. Learn how to update the software on your Apple Watch.
Details from their security updates 4-24-2018 are listed below:
APPLE-SA-2018-04-24-3 Safari 11.1 (v. 11605.1.33.1.4, 12605.1.33.1.4,
and 13605.1.33.1.4)
macOS – Safari 11.1 (v. 11605.1.33.1.4, 12605.1.33.1.4, and 13605.1.33.1.4)
is now available and addresses the following:
WebKit
Available for: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6, macOS Sierra 10.12.6, and
macOS High Sierra 10.13.4
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to
arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved
state management.
CVE-2018-4200: Ivan Fratric of Google Project Zero
WebKit
Available for: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6, macOS Sierra 10.12.6, and
macOS High Sierra 10.13.4
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to
arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved
memory handling.
CVE-2018-4204: Richard Zhu (fluorescence) working with Trend Micro’s
Zero Day Initiative, found by OSS-Fuzz
macOS Security Update 2018-001 is now available and addresses the
following:
Crash Reporter
Available for: macOS High Sierra 10.13.4
Impact: An application may be able to gain elevated privileges
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved
error handling.
CVE-2018-4206: Ian Beer of Google Project Zero
LinkPresentation
Available for: macOS High Sierra 10.13.4
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted text message may lead to UI
spoofing
Description: A spoofing issue existed in the handling of URLs. This
issue was addressed with improved input validation.
CVE-2018-4187: Zhiyang Zeng (@Wester) of Tencent Security
Platform Department, Roman Mueller (@faker_)
iOS 11.3.1 is now available and addresses the following security updates 4-24-2018:
Crash Reporter
Available for: iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and
iPod touch 6th generation
Impact: An application may be able to gain elevated privileges
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved
error handling.
CVE-2018-4206: Ian Beer of Google Project Zero
LinkPresentation
Available for: iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and
iPod touch 6th generation
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted text message may lead to UI
spoofing
Description: A spoofing issue existed in the handling of URLs. This
issue was addressed with improved input validation.
CVE-2018-4187: Zhiyang Zeng (@Wester) of Tencent Security
Platform Department, Roman Mueller (@faker_)
WebKit
Available for: iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and
iPod touch 6th generation
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to
arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved
state management.
CVE-2018-4200: Ivan Fratric of Google Project Zero
WebKit
Available for: iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and
iPod touch 6th generation
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to
arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved
memory handling.
CVE-2018-4204: Richard Zhu (fluorescence) working with Trend Micro’s
Zero Day Initiative, found by OSS-Fuzz
Installation note:
This update is available through iTunes and Software Update on your
iOS device, and will not appear in your computer’s Software Update
application, or in the Apple Downloads site. Make sure you have an
Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes
from https://www.apple.com/itunes/
iTunes and Software Update on the device will automatically check
Apple’s update server on its weekly schedule. When an update is
detected, it is downloaded and the option to be installed is
presented to the user when the iOS device is docked. We recommend
applying the update immediately if possible. Selecting Don’t Install
will present the option the next time you connect your iOS device.
The automatic update process may take up to a week depending on the
day that iTunes or the device checks for updates. You may manually
obtain the update via the Check for Updates button within iTunes, or
the Software Update on your device.
To check that the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad has been updated:
* Navigate to Settings
* Select General
* Select About. The version after applying this update
will be “iOS 11.3.1”.
Related Resources:
iOS Security Guide – https://edtechchris.com/2017/01/29/apple-ios-security-guide-2016/
XProtect Contents – https://edtechchris.com/2017/02/06/xprotect-plist-contents-macos-2-5-2017/
