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Apple has released the latest update macOS Big Sur 11.2.3 on March 8, 2021. The new update addresses a WebKit vulnerability, Apple says, which was highlighted to the Cupertino firm by researchers from Google and Microsoft.
Update macOS Big Sur 11.2.3 is all about security fix
macOS Big Sur version 11.2.3 Build 20D91 focus on a security fix and is recommended for all users.
WebKit
Available for: macOS Big Sur
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Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.
CVE-2021-1844: Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group, Alison Huffman of Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research
Apple also patched a similar issue in iOS 14.
- Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution
- Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.
- CVE-2021-1844: Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group, Alison Huffman of Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research
5 Easy steps to update macOS Big Sur 11.2.3
Before updating your Mac, take a backup of your data, in case the upgrade creates problems.
An internet connection is needed to install the update. To complete the installation, your Mac will need to restart. Next, follow these steps.
1. Select the Apple menu.
2. Choose System Preferences.
3. Select the Software Update option. This will bring up the Software Update device preference window.
4. If you want to learn more about the update available, you can click the More Info icon.
5. When you’re ready to begin installing, press the Update Now button. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, the installation will take several minutes.
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References
- For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
- macOS Big Sur 11.2.3 , Apple Developer page.
- What’s inside macOS Big Sur 11.2.3 version at Apple Support
