Category: macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 Update

macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 Update (23C71) What’s New?

macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 – What’s New?

macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 is now Available!

UPDATED: 12/24/23

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

Apple just released macOS Sonoma’s 3rd minor release update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

The Sonoma 14.2.1 is a security update that addresses CVE-2023-42940.

WindowServer

Available for: macOS Sonoma

Impact: A user who shares their screen may unintentionally share the incorrect content

Description: A session rendering issue was addressed with improved session tracking.

CVE-2023-42940: Craig Hockenberry

Safari 17.2.1 – Safari was updated for Sonoma, Ventura and Monterey but does NOT address any security fixes. Must be a bug fix but Apple does not list what it is.

My macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 Update Video

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features –
  • 2. New OS Enhancements –
  • 3. Security Fixes – 1
  • 4. Enterprise Changes –
  • 5. Safari Security (Webkit) –
  • 6. Full installer and M1 IPSW – 14.2.1 IPSW and full installers are now available!
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Tested good with a small 14.2 KDK download issue.
  • 8. Kernel Debug Kit – KDK for macOS 14.2 (23C64)

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Sonoma – 14.2.1 (23C71)
  • Ventura – NONE – Current release = 13.6.3 (22G436)
  • Monterey -NONE – Current release = 12.7.2 (21G1974)
  • Safari – 17.2.1 is included in Sonoma and was released as a standalone update for Ventura and Monterey.
  • Xcode -None – Current release = 15.1
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – None – Current release = 15.1

iOS📱✅

  • iOS 17.2.1 (21C62) = iPhone XS and later
  • iOS 16.7.4 (20H240) = iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation
  • iPadOS 16.7.4 (20H240)
  • iPadOS – None – Current release = 17.2 (21C62)
  • audioOS – None – Current release = 17.2 (21K365)
  • tvOS – None – Current release = 17.2 (21K365)
  • watchOS – None – Current release = 10.2 (21S364)

Apple released the following app updates

  1. Pro Video Formats 2.3
  2. iMovie 10.4
  3. Final Cut Pro 10.7

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple macOS Sonoma Links
  • 2. Sonoma Final & Beta Release History
  • 3. macOS Sonoma Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon M1 M2 & M3 IPSW Restore file Update
  • 5. macOS Sonoma Update sizes
  • 6. Apple Silicon System Firmware Version
  • 7. Apple Silicon 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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