Apple Releases iOS 15.7.5, macOS 11.7.6 and macOS 12.6.5 with Security Improvements

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded new iOS 15.7.5, macOS Big Sur 11.7.6, and macOS Monterey 12.6.5 updates, with the new software introducing security improvements for those who are running older Macs, iPads, and iPhones that can't be updated to iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura.

‌‌iOS 15.7.5 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

The macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey updates can be downloaded on the Mac by going to System Preferences > General > Software Update.

Apple last Friday released new versions of iOS 16.4.1 and macOS Ventura 13.3.1 with fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities, and today's software updates address the same issues on older devices. There are two separate vulnerabilities, both of which were known by Apple to have been used in the wild.

The IOSurfaceAccelerator vulnerability could allow an app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple addressed the out-of-bounds write issue with improved input validation. The WebKit vulnerability could allow maliciously crafted web content to execute code. Apple fixed this issue with improved memory management.

Google's Threat Analysis Group and Amnesty International's Security Lab are credited with finding and reporting both issues to Apple.

Article Link: Apple Releases iOS 15.7.5, macOS 11.7.6 and macOS 12.6.5 with Security Improvements

 

[vegetassj4]

"I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanicsApple's release schedule.”

--Richard Feynman

 

[Populus]

Good, this is good news. I think it’s a good moment for a final install of Monterey (because my Mac doesn’t support Ventura, and I’m happy with Monterey).

I wish I could install iOS 15.7.5 on my iPhone 8 tho…

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Releases as in for everyone, or for just beta people?

In other words: Not downloading (yet)...

 

[one more]

Releases as in for everyone, or for just beta people?

In other words: Not downloading (yet)...

For everyone, as there are no betas for older systems.

 

[bodonnell202]

Releases as in for everyone, or for just beta people?

In other words: Not downloading (yet)...

These don't appear to be Beta releases. It is currently downloading for the 1st gen SE that I still have kicking around for some reason.

 

[Pecka]

Isn't easter Monday a holiday in the US?

 

[GMShadow]

Isn't this a holiday in the US?

Traditional but not federal, so it's up to employers if they want to offer it. Most don't at this point.

 

[minik]

My work OG iPhone SE and iPad Air 2 are still getting security updates!
iPadOS 15.7.5 (19H332)
iOS 15.7.5 (19H332)
macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 (20G1231)
macOS Monterey 12.6.5 (21G531)

 

[jent]

I have a newer iPhone but I prefer to stay on iOS 15 for now. It's frustrating that Apple artificially limits this security update to older models only.

 

[Mr. Dee]

I am still on 15.7 on my iPhone, will upgrade to iOS 16 after WWDC.

 

[Bodycalming]

My work OG iPhone SE and iPad Air 2 are still getting security updates!
iPadOS 15.7.5 (19H332)
iOS 15.7.5 (19H332)
macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 (20G1231)
macOS Monterey 12.6.5 (21G531)

Yep! I'm installing 15.7.5 on an old iPad Air 2 at this very moment.

 

[Max_G]

12.6.5 installed. No issues so far.

 

[Souponastick270]

Impressive that my 7+ is still getting updates - thanks Apple

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

For everyone, as there are no betas for older systems.

Too distracted. Didn't realize it was for older OS's. 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Isn't easter Monday a holiday in the US?

On Sunday it is. I don't think it's ever been a Monday holiday too. Maybe before I was born?

 

[Westside guy]

I have a newer iPhone but I prefer to stay on iOS 15 for now. It's frustrating that Apple artificially limits this security update to older models only.

An additional frustration is that, because they choose to introduce code supporting said artificial limits, they're actually increasing complexity and thus making it more likely additional security bugs exist.

 

[Morod]

Expecting this update so thank you Apple. Maybe I'll update to Ventura after 13.4

 

[person s]

my 2016 MacBook Pro told me that it needed to update Safari to 16.4.1 and MacOS to 12.6.5
it updated Safari, then stopped
now it's telling me that 12.6.4 is up to date

 

[segfaultdotorg]

Seeing nothing on my OG iPad mini (non-retina).
ALEXA CALL STEVE JOBS

 

[coffeemilktea]

iPhone 6S / 7 gang rise up 😎

 

[JosephAW]

No love for iOS 12?

 

[ThomasJL]

I am still on 15.7 on my iPhone, will upgrade to iOS 16 after WWDC.

I should have done the same thing.

Your post made me think about something: Maybe from now on, I should not update iOS and macOS to the current versions until after WWDC—at the soonest. So maybe after iOS 17 and macOS 14 are released later this year, I will stay on iOS 16 and macOS 13 (both of which will hopefully be stable by that time) and only upgrade to iOS 17 and macOS 14 after next year's WWDC.

For my personal preferences, I value stability and speed over new features.

 

[Mr. Dee]

I should have done the same thing.

Your post made me think about something: Maybe from now on, I should not update iOS and macOS to the current versions until after WWDC—at the soonest. So maybe after iOS 17 and macOS 14 are released later this year, I will stay on iOS 16 and macOS 13 (both of which will hopefully be stable by that time) and only upgrade to iOS 17 and macOS 14 after next year's WWDC.

For my personal preferences, I value stability and speed over new features.

I started doing it around iOS 11 and it’s worked out well. Eventually expanded to macOS and iPadOS. When Apple switched to APFS, I stayed on Sierra for the longest time before jumping to 10.13. Watch Luke Miani’s latest video about all the iOS 16 bugs that are still happening even now.

 

[tywebb13]

macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 (20G1231)
macOS Monterey 12.6.5 (21G531)

Interesting that these build numbers are lower than the previous betas

macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 beta 1 build 20G1329

and

macOS Monterey 12.6.5 beta 1 build 21G630

Usually the public release have higher builds than the betas that came before it.

If you installed these betas you can’t get the new ones with lower builds unless you use the full installers.