Apple has released a security update resolving the widely reported authentication bug known as iAmRoot. The UISO recommends that Apple computers running High Sierra (macOS 10.13.x) install this security update.
Due to its critical nature, Apple has deployed this as an automatically-installing update. However, it is still recommended to check for this and any other pending security updates.
The process to update is:
- Click the logo in the Taskbar
- Click App Store
- Click Updates
- Install any security related updates shown
- The recommended patch is Security Update 2017-001
Please do not hesitate to to contact infosec@fordham.edu with any questions.
Sources:
US-Cert: Apple Releases Security Update for macOS High Sierra
