Apple security updates (2020 to 2021)
This document lists security updates for Apple software.
About Apple security updates
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This document describes updates and releases from 2020 and 2021 only. Recent Apple security updates are also available.
Apple security updates (2020 to 2021)
Name and information link | Available for | Release date |
|---|---|---|
macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina | 14 Dec 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 13 Dec 2021 | |
macOS Monterey | 13 Dec 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur | 13 Dec 2021 | |
macOS Catalina | 13 Dec 2021 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 13 Dec 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 13 Dec 2021 | |
watchOS 8.1.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) | 18 Nov 2021 |
iOS 15.1.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 12 and later | 17 Nov 2021 |
Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 10 Nov 2021 | |
tvOS 15.1.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 01 Nov 2021 |
macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina | 27 Oct 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 26 Oct 2021 | |
macOS Monterey 12.0.1 (Advisory includes security content of macOS Monterey 12.0 and macOS Monterey 12.0.1) | Mac Pro (2013 and later), MacBook Air (Early 2015 and later), MacBook Pro (Early 2015 and later), Mac mini (Late 2014 and later), iMac (Late 2015 and later), MacBook (Early 2016 and later), iMac Pro (2017 and later) | 25 Oct 2021 |
macOS Monterey 12.0 | Preinstalled only on certain Mac models; please update to macOS Monterey 12.0.1 | Preinstalled |
macOS Big Sur | 25 Oct 2021 | |
macOS Catalina | 25 Oct 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 25 Oct 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 25 Oct 2021 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 25 Oct 2021 | |
watchOS 8.0.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 11 Oct 2021 |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 11 Oct 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 01 Oct 2021 | |
macOS Catalina | 23 Sep 2021 | |
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation) | 23 Sep 2021 | |
Windows 10 and later | 20 Sep 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina | 20 Sep 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur 11.3 and later | 20 Sep 2021 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 20 Sep 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 20 Sep 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 20 Sep 2021 | |
iOS 12.4 and later or iPadOS 12.4 and later | 15 Sep 2021 | |
macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave | 13 Sep 2021 | |
macOS Catalina | 13 Sep 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur | 13 Sep 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 13 Sep 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 13 Sep 2021 | |
Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 16 Aug 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 This update has no published CVE entries. | macOS Big Sur | 11 Aug 2021 |
Windows 10 and later | 09 Aug 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 29 Jul 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 26 Jul 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur | 26 Jul 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur | 21 Jul 2021 | |
macOS Catalina | 21 Jul 2021 | |
macOS Mojave | 21 Jul 2021 | |
iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 4 and later | 21 Jul 2021 | |
macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave | 19 Jul 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 19 Jul 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 19 Jul 2021 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 19 Jul 2021 | |
macOS Catalina 10.15.6 and later | 17 Jun 2021 | |
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation) | 14 Jun 2021 | |
macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave | 24 May 2021 | |
macOS Catalina | 24 May 2021 | |
macOS Mojave | 24 May 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur | 24 May 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 24 May 2021 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 24 May 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 24 May 2021 | |
Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later), MacBook Pro (Late 2013 and later), MacBook Air (Mid 2013 and later), Mac mini (Mid 2014 and later), iMac (Mid 2014 and later), MacBook (Early 2015 and later), iMac Pro (Late 2017) | 17 May 2021 | |
macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave | 04 May 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur | 03 May 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 03 May 2021 | |
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation) | 03 May 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 03 May 2021 | |
Android version 5.0 and later | 26 Apr 2021 | |
Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 26 Apr 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur 11 and later | 26 Apr 2021 | |
macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave | 26 Apr 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur | 26 Apr 2021 | |
macOS Catalina | 26 Apr 2021 | |
macOS Mojave | 26 Apr 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 26 Apr 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 26 Apr 2021 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 26 Apr 2021 | |
Windows 10 and later | 22 Apr 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur | 06 Apr 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 26 Mar 2021 | |
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation) | 26 Mar 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 26 Mar 2021 | |
macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave | 08 Mar 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur | 08 Mar 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 08 Mar 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 08 Mar 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 This update has no published CVE entries. | macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 | 25 Feb 2021 |
watchOS 7.3.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE | 15 Feb 2021 |
macOS Big Sur 11.2, macOS Catalina 10.15.7, and macOS Mojave 10.14.6 | 09 Feb 2021 | |
macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave | 01 Feb 2021 | |
macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave | macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.7, and macOS Mojave 10.14.6 | 01 Feb 2021 |
macOS Catalina 10.15.4 and later | 26 Jan 2021 | |
Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 26 Jan 2021 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 26 Jan 2021 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 26 Jan 2021 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 26 Jan 2021 | |
iOS 12.5.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation) | 11 Jan 2021 |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 14 Dec 2020 | |
macOS Big Sur 11.1, Security Update 2020-001 Catalina, Security Update 2020-007 Mojave | macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.7, and macOS Mojave 10.14.6 | 14 Dec 2020 |
macOS Big Sur | 14 Dec 2020 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 14 Dec 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 14 Dec 2020 | |
macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave | 14 Dec 2020 | |
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation) | 14 Dec 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2 | 14 Dec 2020 | |
Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 02 Dec 2020 | |
iOS 14.2.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 mini | 19 Nov 2020 |
Mac mini (M1, 2020), MacBook Air (M1, 2020), MacBook Air (13-inch, 2020) | 17 Nov 2020 | |
Windows 10 and later | 17 Nov 2020 | |
macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave | 12 Nov 2020 | |
Security Update 2020-006 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-006 Mojave | macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6 | 12 Nov 2020 |
macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 (Advisory includes security content of macOS Big Sur 11.0 and macOS Big Sur 11.0.1) | Mac Pro (2013 and later), MacBook Air (2013 and later), MacBook Pro (Late 2013 and later), Mac mini (2014 and later), iMac (2014 and later), MacBook (2015 and later), iMac Pro (all models) | 12 Nov 2020 |
macOS Big Sur 11.0 | Preinstalled only on certain Mac models; please update to macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 | Preinstalled |
Apple TV version 5.1 and later | 09 Nov 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 05 Nov 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2 | 05 Nov 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 1 and later | 05 Nov 2020 | |
macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Update | macOS Catalina 10.15.7 | 05 Nov 2020 |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 05 Nov 2020 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 05 Nov 2020 | |
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2 and 3, iPod touch (6th generation) | 05 Nov 2020 | |
Android version 5.0 and later | 26 Oct 2020 | |
iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 20 Oct 2020 |
watchOS 7.0.3 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 3 | 19 Oct 2020 |
watchOS 7.0.2 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 12 Oct 2020 |
tvOS 14.0.2 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 05 Oct 2020 |
macOS Mojave | 01 Oct 2020 | |
Windows 7 and later | 24 Sep 2020 | |
Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 24 Sep 2020 | |
macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave | macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6 | 24 Sep 2020 |
iOS 14.0.1 and iPadOS 14.0.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) | 24 Sep 2020 |
watchOS 7.0.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 24 Sep 2020 |
tvOS 14.0.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 24 Sep 2020 |
macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave | 16 Sep 2020 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 16 Sep 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 16 Sep 2020 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPod touch 7th generation, iPad Air 2 and later, and iPad mini 4 and later | 16 Sep 2020 | |
Windows 7 and later | 16 Sep 2020 | |
macOS Catalina 10.15.4 and later | 16 Sep 2020 | |
iOS 13.7 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation | 01 Sep 2020 |
iOS 13.6.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation | 12 Aug 2020 |
macOS Catalina 10.15.6 Supplemental Update This update has no published CVE entries. | macOS Catalina 10.15.6 | 12 Aug 2020 |
Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 10 Aug 2020 | |
Windows 7 and later | 10 Aug 2020 | |
Windows 7 and later | 30 Jul 2020 | |
macOS Mojave and macOS High Sierra, and included in macOS Catalina | 15 Jul 2020 | |
iOS 12.4.8 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2 and 3, iPod touch (6th generation) | 15 Jul 2020 |
watchOS 5.3.8 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 1, 2, 3, and 4 | 15 Jul 2020 |
Xcode 11.6 This update has no published CVE entries. | macOS Mojave 10.15.2 and later | 15 Jul 2020 |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation | 15 Jul 2020 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 15 Jul 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 1 and later | 15 Jul 2020 | |
macOS Catalina 10.15.6, Security Update 2020-004 Mojave, Security Update 2020-004 High Sierra | macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.5 | 15 Jul 2020 |
macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Supplemental Update, Security Update 2020-003 High Sierra | macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.5 | 01 Jun 2020 |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 01 Jun 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 1 and later | 01 Jun 2020 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation | 01 Jun 2020 | |
macOS Catalina 10.15.5, Security Update 2020-003 Mojave, Security Update 2020-003 High Sierra | macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.4 | 26 May 2020 |
macOS Catalina | 26 May 2020 | |
macOS Mojave and macOS High Sierra, and included in macOS Catalina | 26 May 2020 | |
Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 26 May 2020 | |
Windows 7 and later | 26 May 2020 | |
Windows 7 and later | 21 May 2020 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation | 20 May 2020 | |
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch 6th generation | 20 May 2020 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 20 May 2020 | |
macOS Catalina 10.15.2 and later | 20 May 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple Watch Series 4 when paired to an iPhone with iOS 12 installed | 18 May 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 1 and later | 18 May 2020 | |
iOS 13.4.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone SE (2nd generation) | 23 Apr 2020 |
watchOS 6.2.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 Apple Watch Series 3 and later | 20 Apr 2020 08 Apr 2020 |
macOS Catalina 10.15.2 and later | 15 Apr 2020 | |
macOS Catalina 10.15.4 Supplemental Update This update has no published CVE entries. | macOS Catalina 10.15.4 | 08 Apr 2020 |
iOS 13.4.1 and iPadOS 13.4.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation | 07 Apr 2020 |
Windows 7 and later | 25 Mar 2020 | |
Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 25 Mar 2020 | |
Windows 7 and later | 24 Mar 2020 | |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation | 24 Mar 2020 | |
watchOS 5.3.6 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple Watch Series 4 when paired to an iPhone with iOS 12 installed | 24 Mar 2020 |
iOS 12.4.6 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch 6th generation | 24 Mar 2020 |
macOS Mojave and macOS High Sierra, and included in macOS Catalina | 24 Mar 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 1 and later | 24 Mar 2020 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 24 Mar 2020 | |
macOS Catalina 10.15.4, Security Update 2020-002 Mojave, Security Update 2020-002 High Sierra | macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.3 | 24 Mar 2020 |
macOS Catalina 10.15.2 and later | 24 Mar 2020 | |
watchOS 6.1.3 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 1 and later | 18 Feb 2020 |
watchOS 5.3.5 This update has no published CVE entries. | Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple Watch Series 4 when paired to an iPhone with iOS 12 installed | 18 Feb 2020 |
Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 29 Jan 2020 | |
Windows 7 and later | 28 Jan 2020 | |
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD | 28 Jan 2020 | |
macOS Mojave and macOS High Sierra, and included in macOS Catalina | 28 Jan 2020 | |
iOS 12.4.5 This update has no published CVE entries. | iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch 6th generation | 28 Jan 2020 |
iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation | 28 Jan 2020 | |
Windows 7 and later | 28 Jan 2020 | |
Apple Watch Series 1 and later | 28 Jan 2020 | |
macOS Catalina 10.15.3, Security Update 2020-001 Mojave, Security Update 2020-001 High Sierra | macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, and macOS Catalina 10.15.2 | 28 Jan 2020 |
iCloud for Windows 10.9.1 This update has no published CVE entries. | Windows 10 and later via the Microsoft Store | 08 Jan 2020 |
For information about earlier security updates, see these documents:
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