Apple Rolls Out Essential Security Patches with iOS 18.4.1 and macOS 15.4.1 Updates

Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Operating Systems

Apple has rolled out security updates to its operating systems on April 16. The updates include iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, macOS 15.4.1, and visionOS 2.4.1. These minor releases primarily focus on bug fixes, performance improvements, and security enhancements.

Key Updates:

• Security Fixes: The updates address two critical vulnerabilities, one in CoreAudio that could allow a maliciously-crafted media file to execute code, and another related to Pointer Authentication (RPAC) that could enable arbitrary read and write capabilities. Both issues have been actively exploited in sophisticated attacks.
• Build Numbers: iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 (22E252), macOS 15.4.1 (24E263), tvOS 18.4.1 (22L261), and visionOS 2.4.1 (22O251).
• Installation: Users can manually install the updates through their device's settings or configure automatic downloads to save time.

Apple recommends that all users install these updates to ensure the security and stability of their devices.