Apple released iOS and macOS system updates to fix Specter vulnerabilities

Earlier this morning, Apple released the iOS 11.2.2 system update to solve specter vulnerabilities in Safari.

Applies to:  iPhone 5s and later iPhone, iPad Air and later iPad, 6th generation iPod touch.

Description: iOS 11.2.2 includes security improvements for Safari and WebKit to mitigate the impact of Spectre security vulnerabilities (CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5715).

Following iOS, Apple released the macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 update earlier this morning, though not in a security note, probably to honor its previous commitment to fix Specter vulnerabilities in Safari.

Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 in December last year but admitted last week that Safari browser needs further updates to mitigate the impact of the security breach.

“All Macs and iOS devices have an impact, but no known users are exploited.” To exploit these vulnerabilities requires loading a malicious application on your Mac and iOS, we recommend that users only source from trusted sources Download software and applications such as the App Store

Apple has helped prevent Meltdown vulnerabilities with iOS 11.2, macOS 10.13.2, and tvOS 11.2 Apple Watch is not affected by Meltdown We plan to release updates for the Safari browser in the coming days Mitigating Specter vulnerabilities Impact.”

Apple recommends that all Mac users upgrade to the latest macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 update, which users can find on the “Update” page of the Mac App Store.

Reference: apple.com