The #Apple Way to hide the release notes is annoying. — “The first #RapidSecurityResponse update was rolled out to iPhones running #iOS 16.4.1 and Macs running #macOS 13.3.1 on Monday. However, Apple has not published any new security advisories so it’s unclear what vulnerabilities have been addressed with the update.” https://www.securityweek.com/iphone-users-report-problems-installing-apples-first-rapid-security-response-update/

It seems that the fact that #Apple has released an emergency patch for two #libxml2 vulnerabilities in #macOS 13.0.1, but no corresponding updates for Monterey or Big Sur, got some people thinking that those systems are not vulnerable. l think that conclusion is wrong!

The update was very fast on Ventura due to Rapid Security Response [edit: not Rapid Security Response, just the improvements to update speed in Ventura]. These patches would have taken a lot longer to install on Monterey or Big Sur, so maybe Apple doesn’t think that weighs up against the risk of these vulnerabilities. Apple probably has a different bar for what requires a security patch with this feature.

Secondly, Apple has officially stated that not all vulnerabilities get fixed in older macOS versions due to architectural differences. While I’m sure they’ll eventually patch these, that does make it clear that you need to be on the latest OS to get all patches as soon as possible.

#Ventura #RapidSecurityResponse #vulnerability

Should you upgrade to Ventura early, then?

https://eclecticlight.co/2022/09/23/should-you-upgrade-to-ventura-early-then/

#RapidSecurityResponse #SystemSettings #StageManager #Technology #Passkeys #macOS13 #upgrade #Ventura #Macs #RSR

Apple can patch Ventura on the fly: RSR is coming

https://eclecticlight.co/2022/09/22/apple-can-patch-ventura-on-the-fly-rsr-is-coming/

#RapidSecurityResponse #Technology #security #cryptex #macOS13 #Ventura #update #Apple #Macs #RSR

Why you should consider upgrading to Ventura early

https://eclecticlight.co/2022/09/07/why-you-should-consider-upgrading-to-ventura-early/

#RapidSecurityResponse #SystemPreferences #MissionControl #SystemSettings #StageManager #Technology #Passkeys #password #upgrade #Spaces #update #Macs