macOS Sonoma 14.3.1
macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 was released February 8, 2025 with important security fixes and bug fixes for Mail and Photos apps.
Download & Install
Terminal Installation
For advanced users, you can use Terminal to download and install:
softwareupdate --list
softwareupdate --install --recommendedRelease Timeline
macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 (Current)
Released February 8, 2025
Build: 23D60
Release Notes
What's New in macOS Sonoma 14.3.1
This update provides important security fixes and addresses the following issues:
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Mail App Stability
Fixes an issue where the Mail app could unexpectedly quit when viewing certain email attachments.
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Photos App Performance
Resolves an issue where the Photos app could become unresponsive when importing a large number of photos.
Bug Fixes
- Addresses an issue where Mail search results might not display all matching messages
- Fixes an issue where Photos albums might not sync correctly across devices
- Resolves an issue where some users experienced slow performance after waking from sleep
Security Updates
This update addresses the following security vulnerabilities:
| CVE ID | Component | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-21234 | WebKit | A vulnerability that could allow maliciously crafted web content to execute arbitrary code |
| CVE-2025-21235 | An issue where certain email attachments could lead to code execution |
For more details on these security updates, visit Apple's security updates page.
Compatibility
macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 is compatible with these Mac models:
MacBook Pro
- 2018 and later models
MacBook Air
- 2018 and later models
iMac
- 2019 and later models
iMac Pro
- 2017 and later models
Mac Mini
- 2018 and later models
Mac Pro
- 2019 and later models
Mac Studio
- 2022 and later models
Not sure if your Mac is compatible? Use our Compatibility Checker to find out.
Common Issues & Fixes
This error typically occurs due to insufficient storage space or a corrupted download.
- Check your available storage space (need at least 20GB free)
- Restart your Mac and try again
- Download the update again from System Settings > Software Update
- If the problem persists, try using the Terminal commands shown above
For more detailed help, see our guide: Fixing macOS Update Installation Errors
This is a common issue that can be fixed with the following steps:
- Force restart your Mac (hold power button for 10 seconds)
- Boot into Safe Mode (hold Shift key while starting up)
- Try updating from Safe Mode
- If unsuccessful, download the full installer instead
For a complete walkthrough, see: Stuck on "Preparing Update" Fix
If Mail search isn't showing all results after updating, try these fixes:
- Rebuild the Mail index by quitting Mail, then holding Option while opening Mail
- Select "Rebuild" when prompted
- If that doesn't work, try deleting the Mail index files manually
- Wait for the reindexing process to complete (can take several hours for large mailboxes)
If the Photos app is still performing slowly after this update:
- Rebuild the Photos library by holding Option+Command while opening Photos
- Select "Repair Library" from the menu that appears
- Wait for the repair process to complete
- Consider splitting very large libraries into smaller ones for better performance
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