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macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 Update (23B81) & (23B2082) – What’s New?

macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 is now Available!

UPDATED: 11/13/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Sonoma’s first minor dot release update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

NOTE: The Sonoma 14.1.1 Update is NOT a universal update and is split into 2 different BuildVersions (23B81) & (23B2082). Version 23B81 is for all Supported M2 Macs and below. Version 23B2082 is for M3 Macs Only!

For macOS Ventura this is the complete hardware compatibility list.

13.6.2 (22G2321)

Mac15,3 MacBook Pro 14” M3 base
Mac15,4 iMac M3 (24-inch, 2 USB, 2023) M3
Mac15,5 iMac M3 (24-inch, 3 USB, 2023) M3

13.6.2 (22G320)

Mac14,5 = MacBook Pro “M2 Max” 12 CPU/30 GPU 14″
Mac14,6 = MacBook Pro “M2 Max” 12 CPU/30 GPU 16″
Mac14,9 = MacBook Pro “M2 Pro” 10 CPU/16 GPU 14″
Mac14,10 = MacBook Pro “M2 Pro” 12 CPU/19 GPU 16″
MacBookPro18,1= MacBook Pro “M1 Pro” 10 CPU/16 GPU 16″
MacBookPro18,2 = MacBook Pro “M1 Max” 10 CPU/32 GPU 16″
MacBookPro18,3 = MacBook Pro “M1 Pro” 8 CPU/14 GPU 14″
MacBookPro18,4 = MacBook Pro “M1 Max” 10 CPU/24 GPU 14″

NOTE #2: from 14.1 update: Apple also released a document about legacy cameras and video devices after installing the Sonoma 14.1 update

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213969

My macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 Update Video

My OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.2.1 Hotfix Video

My OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.2.0 Video

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features – 0
2. New OS Fixes – 1 (fix is for M3 iMac & M3 14″ MBPro to update from 13.5)
3. Security Fixes – 0
4. Enterprise Changes – 0
5. Safari Security (Webkit) – 0
6. Full installer and M1 IPSW – 14.1.1 (23B81) & (23B2082) IPSW’s and full installers are now available!
7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – OCLP 1.2.0 is now available! Tested good with 14.1.1, only issue is the auto patcher does not work after the update (will be fixed in 1.2.1) install the root patches manually after the 14.1.1 update.

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Sonoma – 14.1.1 (23B81) & (23B2082)
Ventura – 13.6.2 (22G2321) & (22G320)
Monterey – NONE = current release 12.7.1 (21G920)
Big Sur – Still Dead
Safari – 17.1 (19616.2.9.11.7)

iOS📱✅

iOS – 17.1.1 (21B91)
iPadOS – 17.1.1 (21B91)
audioOS – 17.1.1 (21K82)
watchOS – 10.1.1 (21S71)

1. Apple macOS Sonoma Links
2. Sonoma Final & Beta Release History
3. macOS Sonoma Full Installer.app
4. Apple Silicon M1 & M2 IPSW Restore file Update
5. macOS Sonoma Update sizes
6. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
7. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
9. Safari Update
10. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Sonoma
11. Security Content of macOS Sonoma
12. macOS Sonoma Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Sonoma 14.1 Update (23B74) is LIVE! What’s New?

macOS Sonoma 14.1 is now Available!

UPDATED: 10/28/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Sonoma’s first point update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

UPDATE & WARNING for OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users of unsupported Macs! The Sonoma 14.1 Update is causing issues for Unsupported Mac modes that require a KDK update! HOLD OFF ON UPDATING TO 14.1 FOR NOW.

NOTE: Apple also released a document about legacy cameras and video devices after installing the Sonoma 14.1 update

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213969

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features – 2
2. New OS Fixes – 2
3. Security Fixes – 27
4. Enterprise Changes – 5
5. Safari Security (Webkit) – 6
6. Full installer and M1 IPSW – 14.1 IPSW and full installer are now available!
7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – OCLP 1.1.0 is now available! tested good against 14.0, 13.6, 12.7 & 11.7.10. I have NOT tested against 14.1, 13.6.1 or 12.7.1

My macOS Sonoma 14.1 Update Video

my OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.0.1 macOS Sonoma full walkthrough video!

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Sonoma – 14.1 (23B74)
Ventura – 13.6.1 (22G313)
Monterey – 12.7.1 (21G920)
Safari – 17.1
Xcode – Xcode 15.0.1
Studio Display Firmware update =

iOS📱✅

iOS – 17.1 (21B74)
iOS – 16.7.2 (20H115)
iOS – 15.8 (19H370)
iPadOS – 17.1 (21B74)
iPadOS – 16.7.2 (20H115)
iPadOS – 15.8 (19H370)
audioOS – 17.1 (21K69)
tvOS – 17.1 (21K69)
watchOS – 10.1 (21S67)

1. Apple macOS Sonoma Links
2. Sonoma Final & Beta Release History
3. macOS Sonoma Full Installer.app
4. Apple Silicon M1 & M2 IPSW Restore file Update
5. macOS Sonoma Update sizes
6. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
7. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
9. Safari Update
10. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Sonoma
11. Security Content of macOS Sonoma
12. macOS Sonoma Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Sonoma 14.0 Update (23A344) is LIVE! What’s New?

macOS Sonoma 14.0 is now Available!

UPDATED: 10/03/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Sonoma 14.0 update to the public. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

NOTE: Safari 17.0 was just released as a standalone update for both macOS Monterey and Ventura.

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features – 160
2. Security Fixes – 60
3. Enterprise Changes – 15 New features & 6 Bug fixes
4. Safari Security (Webkit) – 17.0
5. Full installer and M1 IPSW – 14.0 IPSW & Full installer are now available
6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – OCLP 1.0.0 with full support will launch on October 2nd!

My macOS Sonoma 14.0 Update Video

my OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.0.0 macOS Sonoma full walkthrough video!

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Sonoma 14.0
Ventura = Current version 13.6
Monterey = Current version 12.7
Safari – 17.0
Xcode = Current Version Xcode 15
Studio Display Firmware update = 17.0

iOS📱✅

iOS – 17.0.2 (21A351)
iPadOS – 17.0.2 (21A351)
iOS – Current = iOS 16.7
iPadOS – Current = iPadOS 16.7
audioOS – Current = 17.0 (21J354)
tvOS – Current = 17.0 (21J354)
watchOS – Current = 9.6.1 (20U90)
watchOS – 10.0.2 (Apple Watch S9 and Ultra 2)

1. Apple macOS Sonoma Links
2. Sonoma Beta Release History
3. macOS Sonoma Full Installer.app
4. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
5. macOS Sonoma Update sizes
6. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
7. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
9. Safari Update
10. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Sonoma
11. Security Content of macOS Sonoma
12. macOS Sonoma Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Ventura 13.6 Update (22G120) Important Security Fix!

macOS Ventura 13.6 (22G120) Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 9/22/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Ventura 13.6 to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

UPDATE: The Center for Internet Security just released a new advisory = 2023-108

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apple Products Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution

MS-ISAC ADVISORY NUMBER:

2023-108

DATE(S) ISSUED: 09/21/2023

OVERVIEW:

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apple Products, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution.

https://www.cisecurity.org/advisory/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-apple-products-could-allow-for-arbitrary-code-execution_2023-108

Important Security Update for Ventura and Monterey

This is an important security update that patches 2 known zero day vulnerabilities. Also of NOTE, Apple put this note on the 13.6 security update page

This means that Apple will be releasing more information on additional security vulnerabilities soon.

Kernel

Available for: macOS Ventura

Impact: A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2023-41992: Bill Marczak of The Citizen Lab at The University of Toronto’s Munk School and Maddie Stone of Google’s Threat Analysis Group

Security

Available for: macOS Ventura

Impact: A malicious app may be able to bypass signature validation. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.

Description: A certificate validation issue was addressed.

CVE-2023-41991: Bill Marczak of The Citizen Lab at The University of Toronto’s Munk School and Maddie Stone of Google’s Threat Analysis Group

macOS Ventura 13.6 Security Update

Released September 21, 2023

My macOS Ventura 13.6 Update Video

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features – none
2. Bug fixes – none
4. Enterprise Changes – None
3. Security Fixes – 2
4. Safari Security (Webkit) – 0
5. Full installer and M1 IPSW – Full installer and M1/M2 IPSW restore file released!
6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – OCLP 0.6.8 – Tested good on 2011 MBPro 15″ (Non Metal) & 2015 MacBook Pro 15″ (Metal GPU)

Full Apple Public Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Ventura 13.6 (22G120)
Monterey – 12.7 (21G725)
Big Sur – None – Current = 11.7.10 (20G1427)
Safari – 16.6 (Ventura not updated) 16.6.1 (Updated Monterey & Big Sur Only)
Xcode – Current 15.0
Studio Display Firmware update = Current 17.0

iOS📱✅

iOS – iOS 17.0.1
iOS – iOS 17.0.2 (iPhone 15 Only)
iPadOS – iPadOS 17.0.1
iOS – iOS 16.7
iPadOS – iPadOS 16.7
audioOS – None – Current = 17.0 (21J354)
tvOS – None – Current = 17.0 (21J354)
watchOS – 9.6.3 (20U502)
watchOS – 10.0.1 (21R360)

1. Apple Links
2. Areas of interest for this update
3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
10. Safari Update
11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Ventura 13.5.2 Update – ZERO DAY SECURITY UPDATE!

macOS Ventura 13.5.2 (22G91) Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 9/19/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Ventura 13.5.2 to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

This is an important security update that patches a known zero day vulnerability called BLASTPASS. A zero day means the exploit was actively used before Apple was able to fix it and patch it with 13.5.2.

UPDATE #2

Citizenlab the group that reported the venerability to Apple says the exploit is an “NSO Group iPhone Zero-Click, Zero-Day Exploit” CVE-2023-41064 CVE-2023-41061

“Apple’s Security Engineering and Architecture team and Citizen Lab believe that Lockdown Mode blocks this particular attack.“

https://citizenlab.ca/2023/09/blastpass-nso-group-iphone-zero-click-zero-day-exploit-captured-in-the-wild/

UPDATE #1

CIS has issued a Security Bulletin 2023-100 that discusses the CVE-2023-41064 venerability. The recommendation is to patch ASAP for large and medium companies.

https://www.cisecurity.org/advisory/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-apple-products-could-allow-for-arbitrary-code-execution_2023-100

RISK:

Government:

Large and medium government entities: HIGH

Small government: MEDIUM

Businesses:

Large and medium business entities: HIGH

Small business entities: MEDIUM

macOS Ventura 13.5.2 Security Update

Released September 7, 2023

ImageIO

Available for: macOS Ventura

Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2023-41064: The Citizen Lab at The University of Torontoʼs Munk School

My macOS Ventura 13.5.2 Update Video!

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features – none
2. Bug fixes – none
4. Enterprise Changes – None
3. Security Fixes – 1
4. Safari Security (Webkit) – None
5. Full installer and M1 IPSW – Full installer and M1/M2 IPSW restore file released!
6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Testing in progress with OCLP 0.6.8

Full Apple Public Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Ventura 13.5.2 (22G91)
Monterey – None – Current = 12.6.8 (21G725)
Big Sur – None – Current = 11.7.9 (20G1426)
Safari – None – Current 16.6
Xcode – None
Studio Display Firmware update = None

iOS📱✅

iOS – iOS 16.6.1 (20G81)
iPadOS – iPadOS 16.6.1 (20G81)
audioOS – None – Current = 16.6 (20M73)
tvOS – None – Current = 16.6 (20M73)
watchOS – 9.6.1 (20U90)

1. Apple Links
2. Areas of interest for this update
3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
10. Safari Update
11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Sonoma Beta 7 Update (23A5337a) What’s New?

macOS Sonoma Beta 7 (23A5337a) Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 8/31/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Sonoma Beta 7 to Developers! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

New Features

New in macOS Sonoma Beta 7, when logging in for the first time after the update, it asks you to choose your wallpaper. Credit Aaron @aaronp613

New in macOS Sonoma Beta 7 – Apple has added 116 new animated wallpapers in addition to the new Live Sonoma wallpaper in Beta 6. Credit @finjassauer

Resolved Issues

Fixed: Users might experience a blank screen with an active cursor for an indefinite period of time when attempting to update to Sonoma Beta 6.
Fixed in beta 7: Apps using SwiftData that are built with Xcode 15 beta 6 have known issues when running on macOS Sonoma 14 beta 6.
Resolved: An issue where the screen did not lock using the menu item or
keyboard shortcuts.

Known Issues

Create ML may crash or hang on launch on devices with macos 14.0 beta 7.
Apple Configurator fails to add apps to devices.

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features – 2
2. Resolved Issues– 3
3. Known Issues – 2
4. Security Fixes – Apple does not release security info on macOS Beta updates
5. Safari Security (Webkit) – Apple doesn’t release security info on Beta updates
6. Full installer and M1 IPSW – Beta 7 IPSW is available – Full installer tomorrow.
7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – No info at the moment

Full Apple Beta Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Sonoma Beta 7 (23A5337a)
Ventura 13.6 Beta 2 (22G115)
Monterey 12.7 Beta 2 (21G813)
Safari – 17.0 Seed 8
Xcode – Xcode 15 Beta 8
Studio Display Firmware update = None

1. Apple Links
2. Sonoma Beta Release History
3. macOS Sonoma Beta Full Installer.app
4. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
5. macOS Sonoma Update sizes
6. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
7. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
9. Safari Update
10. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Sonoma
11. Security Content of macOS Sonoma
12. macOS Sonoma Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Ventura 13.5.1 Update (22G90)! What’s New?

macOS Ventura 13.5.1 (22G90) Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 8/17/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Ventura 13.5.1 to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

macOS Ventura 13.5.1 fixes an issue in System Settings that prevents location permissions from appearing.

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features – none
2. Bug fixes – 1
4. Enterprise Changes – None
3. Security Fixes – None
4. Safari Security (Webkit) – None
5. Full installer and M1 IPSW -Both Released for macOS Ventura 13.5.1
6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Testing in progress with OCLP 0.6.8

My macOS Ventura 13.5.1 Update Video

Full Apple Public Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Ventura 13.5.1 (22G90)
Monterey – None – Current = 12.6.8 (21G725)
Big Sur – None – Current = 11.7.9 (20G1426)
Safari –
Xcode – None
Studio Display Firmware update = None

iOS📱✅

iOS – None – Current = 16.6 (20G75)
iOS – None – Current = 15.7.8 (19H364)
iPadOS – None – Current = 16.6 (20G75)
iPadOS – None – Current = 15.7.8 (19H364)
audioOS – None – Current = 16.6 (20M73)
tvOS – None – Current = 16.6 (20M73)
watchOS – None – Current = 9.6.1 (20U80)

1. Apple Links
2. Areas of interest for this update
3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
10. Safari Update
11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Ventura 13.5 Update (22G74) – What’s New ?

macOS Ventura 13.5 (22G74) Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 7/30/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Ventura 13.5 to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

NOTE: All the security fixes in the 13.4.1 (c) RSR are included in the Ventura 13.5 Update.

Safari 16.6 is included in the Ventura 13.5 update and is available as a standalone update for macOS Monterey and Big Sur.

NOTE: Via Howard Oakley

“When Apple released the macOS Ventura 13.5 update, it was opaque about what it had changed, writing: “This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.” Apart from Ventura’s security-only updates, this is the tersest and least informative of all its release notes for macOS 13. If the bug fixes were that important, why should we not have been told what had been fixed?

What hardly anyone noticed at that time was that among those unspecified bug fixes Apple had removed one of its most important privacy features: its Privacy & Security settings had lost all control over bundled and user-installed apps in Location Services”

https://eclecticlight.co/2023/07/30/last-week-on-my-mac-venturas-lost-location-services/

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features – none
2. Bug fixes – none
4. Enterprise Changes – 4
3. Security Fixes – 23
4. Safari Security (Webkit) – 6
5. Full installer and M1 IPSW -Both Released for macOS Ventura 13.5
6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Tested GOOD with a 11,5 2015 MacBook Pro 15″ with OCLP 0.6.7 NOTE!!! I did have some issues with Ventura 13.5 and OCLP 0.6.7 on my Non Metal 2011 MacBook Pro, I tested it again with a 2nd unit and had the same issues. I had to revert the patches in recovery. Will Update when I have more info.
OCLP UPDATE 7/30/23: Version 0.6.8 was released that fixes the issue!

my macOS Ventura 13.5 Update Video!

Full Apple Public Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Ventura 13.5 (22F82)
Monterey 12.6.8 (21G725)
Big Sur 11.7.9 (20G1426)
Safari – 16.6 = standalone updates for macOS Monterey & Big Sur
Xcode – None
Studio Display Firmware update = None

iOS📱✅

iOS 16.6 (20G75)
iOS 15.7.8 (19H364)
iPadOS 16.6 (20G75)
iPadOS 15.7.8 (19H364)
audioOS 16.6 (20M73)
tvOS 16.6 (20M73)
watchOS 9.6 (20U73)

1. Apple Links
2. Areas of interest for this update
3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
10. Safari Update
11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Ventura 13.4.1 Update (22F82) Important Security Update!

macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (22F82) Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 7/11/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Ventura 13.4.1 to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

UPDATE 7/11/23: Apple released a new macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (a) RSR update. Later in the afternoon, users started to report problems with the update. Apple ended up pulling the update late afternoon.

Apple updated the macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (a) & iOS 16.5.1 (a) security update page👇

"Apple is aware of an issue where this Rapid Security Response might prevent some websites from displaying properly. Rapid Security Response 13.4.1 (b) will be available soon to address the issue" pic.twitter.com/5nexG9YJa6
— Mr. Macintosh (@ClassicII_MrMac) July 11, 2023

Apple pulled the macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (a) RSR update due to problems.

The security updates released today address a serious Kernel & Webkit arbitrary code execution venerability that Apple says: “may have been actively exploited”.

I will update when Apple has released a fixed macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (b) RSR fixed update.

CVE-2023-32434 – Kernel

CVE-2023-32439 – Webkit

Kernel vulnerabilities can not be patched by Rapid Security Response

Safari 16.5.1 is included in the Ventura 13.4.1 update and is available as a standalone update for macOS Monterey and Big Sur.

UPDATE! Apple deprecated the old Safari 16.5.1 update and uploaded a new version for both Monterey & Big Sur.

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features – 0
2. Bug fixes – 0
4. Enterprise Changes – 0
3. Security Fixes – 1
4. Safari – 1 (Webkit)
5. Full installer and M1 IPSW -Both Released for macOS Ventura 13.4.1
6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Testing with OCLP 0.6.7 NOTE: had a few issues on my 2011 15″ MacBook Pro. Investigating now to see if it is only on my machine.

Full Apple Public Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Ventura 13.4.1 (22F82)
Monterey 12.6.7 (21G651)
Big Sur 11.7.8 (20G1351)
Safari – 16.5.1 = standalone updates for macOS Monterey & Big Sur
Xcode – None
Studio Display Firmware update = None

iOS📱✅

iOS 16.5.1 (20F75)
iOS 15.7.7 (19H357)
iPadOS 16.5.1 (20F75)
iPadOS 15.7.7 (19H357)
watchOS 9.5.2 (20T571)
watchOS 8.8.1

Full Apple Beta Update Release list

macOS Beta 💻 ✅

macOS Sonoma 14 Beta 2 (23A5276g)
Xcode 15 beta 2 (15A5161b)
Command line tools for Xcode
Studio Display Firmware update = None

iOS Beta📱✅

iOS 17 (21A5268h)
iPadOS 17 (21A5268h)
tvOS 17 (21J5293g)
watchOS 10 (23A5276g)

1. Apple Links
2. Areas of interest for this update
3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
10. Safari Update
11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Sonoma Full Installer Database. Download Directly from Apple!

Download Sonoma Full Installer – Public & Beta Versions.

This database will contain download links for macOS Sonoma 14 full Installer pkg files (InstallAssistant.pkg). This file is the same full installer that you would download directly from the App Store for Intel and Apple Silicon M1 Mac Computers. The InstallAssistant.pkg is stored on Apple’s servers and contains the full “Install macOS.app”. Once downloaded, all you need to do is install the pkg and the full installer of macOS will be in your applications folder. This change was made when Apple revised the full installer for Big Sur. The InstallAssistant.pkg is not available for Catalina or Mojave.

UPDATED: 3/31/24

NOTE: Depending on the browser you are using, you might need to right click and select “Copy link address”. Past this link into a new tab and it should start to download.

macOS Sonoma Final Full Installer

macOS Sonoma Final	Version	Build	App	Avail	Date
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.4.1	23E224		YES	3/24
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.4	23E214		YES	3/07
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.3.1	23D60		YES	2/08
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.3	23D2057	M3 Air	YES	3/05
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.3	23D56		YES	1/22
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.2.1	23C71		YES	12/19
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.2	23C64		NO	12/11
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.1.2	23B92		NO	11/30
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.1.2	23B2091	M3 only	NO	11/30
^ For M3 Macs ONLY
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.1.1	23B81	19.1.02	NO	11/07
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.1.1	23B2082	M3 only	NO	11/07
^ For M3 Macs ONLY
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.1	23B74	19.1.01	NO	10/25
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.1	23B2077	M3 only	NO	11/01
^ For M3 Macs ONLY
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.0	22A344	19.0.02	NO	9/26

macOS Sonoma Beta Full Installer

macOS Sonoma Final	Version	Build	App	Avail	Date
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.4		Beta 3	YES	2/15
InstallAssistant.pkg	14.4		Beta 2	YES	2/7

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