Following iOS 17.4.1 release, Apple now releases update for macOS Sonoma fixing similar security issues. Also, Apple fixes issues related to Java and USB hubs.
macOS Ventura 13.6.6 contains similar security fixes. Safari 17.4.1 is also targeting security for previous macOS releases.
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- CoreMedia security patch that solves an issue that could “lead to arbitrary code execution”
- WebRTC flaw patch that could also “lead to arbitrary code execution”
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Several issues are reported with macOS Sonoma 14.4 update.
Some users report that USB hubs in monitors stopped working. Similar reports arise on printers not working after update.
Oracle blog post mentions possible issues with Java on macOS Sonoma 14.4.
An issue introduced by macOS 14.4, which causes Java process to terminate unexpectedly, is affecting all Java versions from Java 8 to the early access builds of JDK 22. There is no workaround available, and since there is no easy way to revert a macOS update, affected users might be unable to return to a stable configuration unless they have a complete backup of their systems prior to the OS update.
Aurelio Garcia-Ribeyro, Senior Director of Product Management
Another issue could result in iCloud files being deleted instead of being preserved after download is removed. Previous file versions are at risk.
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