Apple Releases macOS Updates Addressing 138 Security Vulnerabilities

Apple has issued new updates for its macOS operating systems, specifically for macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia. These updates, version 14.8.8 for Sonoma and 15.7.8 for Sequoia, address a combined total of 138 security vulnerabilities.

The company's advisories indicate that some of the vulnerabilities could have allowed applications to gain root privileges on user systems. While Apple has not detailed the exact methods of exploitation, it has noted that certain flaws could enable applications to access files outside their designated sandbox or retrieve protected data.

Apple has implemented various fixes, including strengthening path validation, status management, permission controls, and input validation measures. Additionally, the company has applied enhanced sandbox restrictions, authorization checks, and data protection protocols to mitigate risks of sensitive data access and leakage.

These updates are available for users running macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia. The patches aim to enhance the overall security of the operating systems and protect user information from potential exploitation.