macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, Sonoma & Ventura — Security updates released

Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 to address a serious security vulnerability related to processing malicious image files that could lead to memory corruption. Apple also released security updates for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura on the same day, and iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2 were issued for iPhone and iPad.

What to know

• Affected: macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura; iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS).
• Issue: Processing crafted image files could cause memory corruption and potentially allow execution of malicious code.
• Action: Install the updates via System Settings → General → Software Update (Mac) or Settings → General → Software Update (iPhone/iPad).

Official details / further reading

• About the security content of macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 (Apple Support)
• About the security content of macOS Sonoma
• About the security content of macOS Ventura

If you manage multiple devices, prioritize applying these updates promptly to reduce exposure to potential exploits.

Sources: Apple Support and contemporary reporting.