MacOS High Sierra 17B1003 Fixes File Sharing Bug from Security Update 2017-001

MacOS High Sierra 17B1003 Fixes File Sharing Bug from Security Update 2017-001

A second small supplemental software update has been released for MacOS High Sierra users who installed the prior release of , which fixed the but then caused . The new small software update, which apparently resolves the file sharing issue along with the root login bug, changes the build of macOS High Sierra to 17B1003. . If the update doesnt install manually, then you get the update yourself as well by using the command line software update utility, or by visiting the Mac App Store Updates tab where you might see another version of Security Update 2017-001 available to download.

You can also by using the About This Mac screen and clicking on the Version text, or by turning to the command line and issuing the following syntax: If the build reported is 17B1002 then you have not yet installed the new updated version of the Security Update, which should fix the file sharing bug. If the build reported is 17B1003 then the new fixed version has been installed already. Assuming the version you see is 17B1002, then you can manually initiate the , either by choosing it specifically, or by installing all available software updates for that Mac.

You can then blanket install all available software updates with the -ia flag, or you can specify the specific Security Update update only. A special thanks to for pointing this out and confirming that 17B1003 patches the file sharing issue with macOS High Sierra. Though not necessary for most people, MacOS High Sierra users can also choose to download the patches directly from Apple and install them from DMG files, for either 10.13 or 10.13.1: As always, its a good idea to backup a Mac before installing any software update.