Security Update:Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in various Apple products
Status Type
Security Update
Date and Time
Thursday, December 7, 2017 - 09:36
Reason
Security update
Impact
Apple users
WHAT HAPPENED?
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in various Apple products.
Advanced Users: For a complete description of the security enhancements and affected software refer to:
- Apple’s About the security content of iOS 11.2 at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208334
- Apple’s About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, Security Update 2017-002 Sierra, and Security Update 2017-005 El Capitan at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208331.
- Apple’s About the security content of tvOS 11.2 at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208327.
- Apple’s About the security content of watchOS 4.2 at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208325
AFFECTED SYSTEMS:
- iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and iPod touch 6th generation.
- OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 , macOS Sierra 10.12.6, and macOS High Sierra 10.13.1
- Apple TV 4K and Apple TV (4th generation)
- All Apple Watch models.
WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
A remote attacker may exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.
HOW DO I PROTECT MY COMPUTER?
Update your software
- If IT Field Services or you have other IT support, no action on your part is required.
- If you do not have IT support, for update information refer to refer to Apple’s Security Updates listed above
RELATED LINKS
- Apple Security Updates at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222
- IT Security at http://it.ucsf.edu/security
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