macOS Ventura 13.6.8 Security Update

What macOS Ventura 13.6.8 Fixes

macOS Ventura 13.6.8, released July 29, 2024, fixes 46 vulnerabilities in 24 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 Ventura 13.6.8 a routine security update: worth installing soon, not an emergency.

It has since been superseded: the newest security release for macOS Ventura is macOS Ventura 13.7.8, from August 20, 2025, which includes these fixes.

Grouped by us from the impact Apple gives for each fix; the impact lines below are Apple's own.

Which Devices Get macOS Ventura 13.6.8

Apple lists macOS Ventura 13.6.8 for: macOS Ventura.

How to Install macOS Ventura 13.6.8

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 Ventura 13.6.8 there is nothing to do.

Every Fix in macOS Ventura 13.6.8

All 46 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.

• Apple Neural Engine

  An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

  The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-27826

• OpenSSH

  A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution

  This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.

  CVE-2024-6387

• PackageKit

  A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-40781 CVE-2024-40802

• Security

  Third party app extensions may not receive the correct sandbox restrictions

  An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions.

  CVE-2024-40821

• Siri

  A sandboxed app may be able to access sensitive user data in system logs

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

  CVE-2024-44205

• StorageKit

  A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-40828

• APFS

  A malicious application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences

  The issue was addressed with improved restriction of data container access.

  CVE-2024-40783

• AppleMobileFileIntegrity

  An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences

  A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions.

  CVE-2024-40774

• AppleMobileFileIntegrity

  An app may be able to leak sensitive user information

  A downgrade issue was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions.

  CVE-2024-40775

• dyld

  A malicious attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication

  A race condition was addressed with additional validation.

  CVE-2024-40815

• NetworkExtension

  Private browsing may leak some browsing history

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

  CVE-2024-40796

• PackageKit

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-40823

• Scripting Bridge

  An app may be able to access information about a user’s contacts

  A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

  CVE-2024-27881

• Shortcuts

  A shortcut may be able to use sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user

  A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-40833 CVE-2024-40807 CVE-2024-40835

• Shortcuts

  A shortcut may be able to bypass sensitive Shortcuts app settings

  This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent.

  CVE-2024-40834

• Shortcuts

  A shortcut may be able to bypass Internet permission requirements

  This issue was addressed by adding an additional prompt for user consent.

  CVE-2024-40787

• Shortcuts

  An app may be able to access user-sensitive data

  This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

  CVE-2024-40793

• Shortcuts

  A shortcut may be able to bypass Internet permission requirements

  A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-40809 CVE-2024-40812

• Siri

  An attacker with physical access may be able to use Siri to access sensitive user data

  This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device.

  CVE-2024-40818

• Siri

  An attacker may be able to view sensitive user information

  This issue was addressed through improved state management.

  CVE-2024-40786

• VoiceOver

  A user may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-40829

• Safari

  Visiting a website that frames malicious content may lead to UI spoofing

  The issue was addressed with improved UI handling.

  CVE-2024-40817

• AppleVA

  Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents

  The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-27877

• CoreGraphics

  Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination

  An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation.

  CVE-2024-40799

• CoreMedia

  Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination

  An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation.

  CVE-2024-27873

• ImageIO

  Processing an image may lead to a denial-of-service

  This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.

  CVE-2023-6277 CVE-2023-52356

• ImageIO

  Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination

  An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation.

  CVE-2024-40806

• ImageIO

  Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination

  An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation.

  CVE-2024-40784

• Keychain Access

  An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination

  A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-40803

• curl

  Multiple issues in curl

  This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.

  CVE-2024-2004 CVE-2024-2379 CVE-2024-2398 CVE-2024-2466

• DesktopServices

  An app may be able to overwrite arbitrary files

  The issue was addressed with improved checks.

  CVE-2024-40827

• Kernel

  A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system shutdown

  An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

  CVE-2024-40816

• Kernel

  A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system shutdown

  A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

  CVE-2024-40788

• PackageKit

  An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

  A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

  CVE-2024-27882 CVE-2024-27883

• Restore Framework

  An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system

  An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation.

  CVE-2024-40800

• Security

  An app may be able to read Safari's browsing history

  This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

  CVE-2024-40798

• Time Zone

  An attacker may be able to read information belonging to another user

  A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

  CVE-2024-23261

macOS Ventura Security Release History

macOS Ventura 13.6.8 in context: the security releases Apple has published for macOS Ventura, newest first, with the number of fixes each carried.

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:

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