What macOS Monterey 12.7.5 Fixes
macOS Monterey 12.7.5, released May 13, 2024, fixes 19 vulnerabilities in 16 parts of the system, according to Apple's security advisory.
Apple does not say that any of them were exploited before the fix. That makes macOS Monterey 12.7.5 a routine security update: worth installing soon, not an emergency.
It has since been superseded: the newest security release for macOS Monterey is macOS Monterey 12.7.6, from July 29, 2024, which includes these fixes.
| What an attacker could do | Fixes |
|---|---|
| Run code | 5 |
| Elevated privileges or sandbox escape | 6 |
| Private data or protections bypassed | 6 |
| Crash or denial of service | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Grouped by us from the impact Apple gives for each fix; the impact lines below are Apple's own.
Which Devices Get macOS Monterey 12.7.5
Apple lists macOS Monterey 12.7.5 for: macOS Monterey.
How to Install macOS Monterey 12.7.5
On the Mac, open System Settings → General → Software Update. Macs that cannot run the newest macOS are offered the update for their own version there.
Security fixes are cumulative: any later release for the same version includes these as well, so if you are already past macOS Monterey 12.7.5 there is nothing to do.
Every Fix in macOS Monterey 12.7.5
All 19 CVEs in Apple's advisory, the most serious kinds first. Each entry is the part of the system affected, Apple's description of the impact and the fix, and the CVE ID.
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AVEVideoEncoder
An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2024-40771 -
CoreMedia
An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
The issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2024-27817 -
CoreMedia
Processing a file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation.
CVE-2024-27831 -
Kernel
An attacker that has already achieved kernel code execution may be able to bypass kernel memory protections
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
CVE-2024-27840 -
Metal
Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.
CVE-2024-27802 -
Disk Management
A user may be able to elevate privileges
An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.
CVE-2024-27798 -
IOHIDFamily
An unprivileged app may be able to log keystrokes in other apps including those using secure input mode
This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks.
CVE-2024-27799 -
Kernel
An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to spoof network packets
A race condition was addressed with improved locking.
CVE-2024-27823 -
PackageKit
An app may be able to elevate privileges
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
CVE-2024-27824 -
SharedFileList
An app may be able to elevate privileges
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2024-27843 -
Voice Control
A user may be able to elevate privileges
The issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2024-27796 -
Core Data
An app may be able to access sensitive user data
An issue was addressed with improved validation of environment variables.
CVE-2024-27805 -
Find My
A malicious application may be able to access Find My data
This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.
CVE-2024-23229 -
Foundation
An app may be able to access user-sensitive data
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2024-27789 -
Maps
An app may be able to read sensitive location information
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.
CVE-2024-27810 -
Spotlight
An app may be able to access sensitive user data
This issue was addressed with improved environment sanitization.
CVE-2024-27806 -
Sync Services
An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences
This issue was addressed with improved checks
CVE-2024-27847 -
Messages
Processing a maliciously crafted message may lead to a denial-of-service
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
CVE-2024-27800 -
PackageKit
An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system
This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks.
CVE-2024-27885
macOS Monterey Security Release History
macOS Monterey 12.7.5 in context: the security releases Apple has published for macOS Monterey, newest first, with the number of fixes each carried.
| Release | Released | Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Monterey 12.7.6 | July 29, 2024 | 42 Exploited |
| macOS Monterey 12.7.5 | May 13, 2024 | 19 |
| macOS Monterey 12.7.4 | March 7, 2024 | 28 Exploited |
| macOS Monterey 12.7.3 | January 22, 2024 | 9 Exploited |
The Same Fixes Elsewhere
Apple ships most fixes to every platform that shares the code, and to older versions still under support. These releases close at least one of the same CVEs:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does macOS Monterey 12.7.5 fix?
19 security vulnerabilities in 16 parts of the system, from Apple's advisory of May 13, 2024. 5 could have let an attacker run code.
Was anything fixed in macOS Monterey 12.7.5 exploited?
Apple does not say so for any of the 19 fixes.
Which devices can install macOS Monterey 12.7.5?
macOS Monterey.
Is macOS Monterey 12.7.5 the latest security update?
No. macOS Monterey 12.7.6, from July 29, 2024, is newer and includes these fixes.
Source: About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.7.5, Apple. Rechecked automatically while Apple is still adding entries.