Apple rolls out iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1 and macOS 15.1.1 with these two important security fixes: How to install and more

Apple software updates

Apple has started rolling out the iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 update for iPhones, iPads and Macs with important security fixes. In the official changelog, the company mentioned that the update fixes the widely exploited security flaws on both devices. According to the changelog, iOS 18.1.1, iPad 18.1.1 and macOS 15.1.1 fixes two vulnerabilities related to WebKit and JavaScriptCore.

Here’s the complete changelog as per Apple’s official website.

Apple iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1: Changelog

JavaScriptCore

Available for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.

Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.

WebKit Bugzilla: 283063

CVE-2024-44308: Clément Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google's Threat Analysis Group

WebKit

Available for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to a cross site scripting attack. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.

Description: A cookie management issue was addressed with improved state management.

Open Settings and head to General

Tap on Software Update option

Check for update

Hit the Install button to start the installation process

Head to Settings

Tap on General

Then, tap on Software update

Check for updates and hit the Install button