Apple today released updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates that target iPhone, iPad, and Mac users that are still running older versions of the devices’ operating systems. The updates are: iOS 15.7.9, iPadOS 15.7.9, macOS 12.6.9 and macOS 11.7.10.
iOS 15.7.9 and iPadOS 15.7.9 can be downloaded on compatible iPhones and iPads, respectively, over the air by going to “Settings” -> “General” -> “Software Update.”
The macOS Monterey 12.6.9 and macOS Big Sur 11.7.10 can be downloaded for free on compatible Macs using the Software Update section of System Preferences.
Today’s software updates appear to include the same security fixes that Apple provided last week in the iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.16.1, watchOS 9.6.2, and macOS Ventura 13.5.2 releases.
iOS 15.7.9 and iPadOS 15.7.9
Released September 11, 2023
ImageIO
Available for: iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation)
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
macOS Monterey 12.6.9
Released September 11, 2023
ImageIO
Available for: macOS Monterey
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
macOS Big Sur 11.7.10
Released September 11, 2023
ImageIO
Available for: macOS Big Sur
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
