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macOS Big Sur 11.2.3 update is now available with WebKit fix

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<p>Apple on Monday released macOS Big Sur 11.2.3, an update to the Mac operating system. It contains security updates and is “recommend for all users.”</p><p>According to the <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212220" rel="nofollow">release notes[/url], there’s only one patch in this update. It’s for WebKit, and the update stops a “memory corruption issue” that could be exploited by a malicious website to execute code without your knowing it. Apple fixed a similar issue in iOS 14 (https://www.macworld.com/article/3610737/apple-pushes-ios-14-4-1-with-important-safari-security-updates.html) as well:</p><ul>
<li><strong>Impact:</strong> Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution</li>
<li><strong>Description:</strong> A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.</li>
<li><strong>CVE-2021-1844:</strong> Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group, Alison Huffman of Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research</li>
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<h2>How to update macOS Big Sur</h2>
<p>Before updating your Mac, it’s a good idea to back up your data, just in case the update causes problems.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3610704/macos-big-sur-11-2-3-update-is-now-available-with-webkit-fix.html#jump">To read this article in full, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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