Apple Releases macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update With Security Fixes

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a supplemental update for macOS Catalina 10.15.7, introducing security fixes. The macOS 10.15.7 Supplemental Update comes more than a month after the release of macOS Catalina 10.15.7.

The ‌‌‌‌macOS Catalina‌‌‌‌ 10.15.7 Supplemental Update can be downloaded from the Mac App Store using the Update feature in the System Preferences app.

According to Apple's release notes, the Supplemental Update improves the security of macOS and is recommended for all users. An Apple support document outlines several vulnerabilities that that have been addressed, including those that leave the Mac vulnerable to malicious fonts and applications.

macOS Catalina will soon be replaced by macOS Big Sur, which is in the final stages of beta testing and could be released as soon as next week.

Article Link: Apple Releases macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update With Security Fixes

 

[ghanwani]

Why don't they have a minor version number instead of calling it a supplemental update?

I just updated and there is no way to tell whether or not the update actually happened.

Edit: @Unsupported showed me how to find it. That can also be found under
About This Mac -> System Report -> Software
But having a minor version number would be so much easier.

 

[TVreporter]

What if you're still on Mojave because it runs so smoothly and the endless stories of the dumpster fire that's Catalina are a deterrent not to update?

 

[Realityck]

Because its just a security update. Glad they are maintaining 10.15.7 after the kernel issues were resolved from 10.15.6.

 

[Realityck]

delete

 

[RayK]

The build number does change. That's how you can tell after they stop the point releases.

 

[posguy99]

What if you're still on Mojave because it runs so smoothly and the endless stories of the dumpster fire that's Catalina are a deterrent not to update?

Mojave has anther year of security updates yet, no need to migrate to either of the disasters that are Apple's last two OS releases.

 

[posguy99]

Because its just a security update. Glad they are maintaining 10.15.7 after the kernel issues were resolved from 10.15.6.

They haven't been, really. Catalina will still randomly decide on wake from sleep that laptops don't have trackpads or keyboards.

 

[jonnysods]

What if you're still on Mojave because it runs so smoothly and the endless stories of the dumpster fire that's Catalina are a deterrent not to update?

Catalina is a lot better than it used to be. Mojave will always be my fav since Snow Leopard though.

 

[chrfr]

Because its just a security update. Glad they are maintaining 10.15.7 after the kernel issues were resolved from 10.15.6.

The kernel is updated by this supplemental update.
After the update:

Darwin Mac.local 19.6.0 Darwin Kernel Version 19.6.0: Thu Oct 29 22:56:45 PDT 2020; root:xnu-6153.141.2.2~1/RELEASE_X86_64 x86_64

Before the update:

Darwin Mac.local 19.6.0 Darwin Kernel Version 19.6.0: Mon Aug 31 22:12:52 PDT 2020; root:xnu-6153.141.2~1/RELEASE_X86_64 x86_64

 

[Perry Barhydt]

Well , today I will be updating a lot of device. Lol every Apple product I have has an update today.

 

[f0ku5]

They haven't been, really. Catalina will still randomly decide on wake from sleep that laptops don't have trackpads or keyboards.

Same on my Mac mini...

 

[luvbug]

Mojave has anther year of security updates yet, no need to migrate to either of the disasters that are Apple's last two OS releases.

So, you pronounce Big Sur a disaster, even though it hasn't been released yet? Another very objective post on MR /s

 

[Benz63amg]

Just migrate directly to Big Sur, if doable, very stable.

Are you saying the FIRST initial release of Big Sur is more stable than the latest release of MacOS Catalina? your statement is absurd, it will take months for Big Sur to be anywhere near “Stable”

Catalina has been superb and rock solid on my 2017 MacBook Pro..

 

[macdos]

So this could be doable with a 256k patch, but they absolutely need to put out the whole n GB package?

 

[jz0309]

What if you're still on Mojave because it runs so smoothly and the endless stories of the dumpster fire that's Catalina are a deterrent not to update?

I am on Mojave on my iMac and am not planning to upgrade, yet.
I did upgrade my MBP from Catalina to Big Sure and I like it so much better, and, for me it has been very stable

 

[dspdoc]

I think a lot of people are simply hating on Catalina out of habit now. It’s sad.

 

[RumorConsumer]

So no new emoji in this?

 

[Psychicbob]

Why don't they have a minor version number instead of calling it a supplemental update?

I just updated and there is no way to tell whether or not I actually updated.

You know when you’re up to 325 versions of that code you’ve been trying to get working, and you don’t want people to know? .....

 

[tangfish]

Still on Mojave because I never did see a conclusive update that the missing Mail messages issue in Catalina was solved (it’s possible I missed it if it was announced- I basically began tuning out Catalina updates because of what an ish show it was).

I can’t afford to lose random and possibly important emails.

We’re so close to Big Sur now that I may end up just going from Mojave straight to Big Sur, if there aren’t widespread reports of data loss and other nasty bugs.

 

[bsbeamer]

10.15.7 (19H15) for anyone that cares.

 

[Benz63amg]

The kernel is updated by this supplemental update.
After the update:

Darwin Mac.local 19.6.0 Darwin Kernel Version 19.6.0: Thu Oct 29 22:56:45 PDT 2020; root:xnu-6153.141.2.2~1/RELEASE_X86_64 x86_64

Before the update:

Darwin Mac.local 19.6.0 Darwin Kernel Version 19.6.0: Mon Aug 31 22:12:52 PDT 2020; root:xnu-6153.141.2~1/RELEASE_X86_64 x86_64

So kernel wasn’t updated?

 

[DinkThifferent]

I think a lot of people are simply hating on Catalina out of habit now. It’s sad.

Catalina has become the Vista of Apple

 

[chrfr]

So kernel wasn’t updated?

Reread my post. The kernel was updated.

 

[Maconplasma]

Why don't they have a minor version number instead of calling it a supplemental update?

I just updated and there is no way to tell whether or not I actually updated.

Did you read the release notes? That would tell you what you got.