Apple Patches Privileges, UI Spoofing Flaws with macOS 10.13.4 Security Update 2018-001

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Along with iOS 11.3.1 for the iPhone and iPad, Apple released macOS 10.13.4 Security Update 2018-001 on Tuesday. The Mac update fixes security issues related to privileges and UI spoofing.

macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 Security Update 2018-001
Apple releases Security Update 2018-001 for macOS High Sierra 10.13.4

Apple says the High Sierra security update fixes an issue where an application could gain elevated privileges through a memory corruption issue. It also fixes a problem where a flaw in URL handling in text messages could lead to UI spoofing.

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The security update is free for macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 users through Updates tab in the App Store app. You can find it by going to Apple menu > App Store, then click the Updates tab. It’s also available as a stand-alone installer on Apple’s website.

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