# Monterey 12.7.4 Monterey 12.7.4, released March 7, 2024, fixes 27 CVEs in Monterey. One of them is being exploited (CVE-2024-23225); 1 on CISA KEV. Patch Radar priority: Patch now. The product is no longer supported. - Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/macos/monterey-12.7.4 - Platform: macOS - Released: Mar 7, 2024 - Priority: Patch now (Closes CVE-2024-23225, exploited (CISA KEV)) - CVEs: 27, exploited: 1, on CISA KEV: 1 - Vendor advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120884 ## Applies to | Product | Release | Fixed in | |---|---|---| | [Monterey](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/macos/monterey.md) | | 12.7.4 | ## CVEs this fix closes | CVE | Priority | Title | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation | |---|---|---|---:|---:|---| | [CVE-2024-23225](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23225.md) | Patch now | Kernel: An attacker with arbitrary kernel read and write capability may be able to bypass kernel memory protections. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited. | 7.8 | 0.0148 | CISA KEV | | [CVE-2024-23286](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23286.md) | Urgent | ImageIO: Processing an image may lead to arbitrary code execution | 9.8 | 0.0124 | | | [CVE-2024-23265](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23265.md) | Urgent | Kernel: An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or write kernel memory | 9.8 | 0.0072 | | | [CVE-2024-23204](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23204.md) | High | Shortcuts: A shortcut may be able to use sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user | 7.5 | 0.0179 | | | [CVE-2024-23274](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23274.md) | High | PackageKit: An app may be able to elevate privileges | 8.4 | 0.0042 | | | [CVE-2024-23247](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23247.md) | High | ColorSync: Processing a file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution | 7.8 | 0.0038 | | | [CVE-2024-23276](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23276.md) | High | Admin Framework: An app may be able to elevate privileges | 8.4 | 0.0028 | | | [CVE-2024-23270](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23270.md) | High | Image Processing: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges | 7.8 | 0.0028 | | | [CVE-2024-23234](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23234.md) | High | Intel Graphics Driver: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges | 7.8 | 0.0026 | | | [CVE-2024-23299](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23299.md) | High | Disk Images: An app may be able to break out of its sandbox | 8.6 | 0.0024 | | | [CVE-2024-23218](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23218.md) | Routine | CoreCrypto: An attacker may be able to decrypt legacy RSA PKCS#1 v1.5 ciphertexts without having the private key | 5.9 | 0.0099 | | | [CVE-2024-23264](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23264.md) | Routine | Metal: An application may be able to read restricted memory | 5.3 | 0.0080 | | | [CVE-2024-23257](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23257.md) | Routine | ImageIO: Processing an image may result in disclosure of process memory | 3.3 | 0.0045 | | | [CVE-2024-23245](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23245.md) | Routine | Shortcuts: Third-party shortcuts may use a legacy action from Automator to send events to apps without user consent | 5.4 | 0.0043 | | | [CVE-2024-23216](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23216.md) | Routine | PackageKit: An app may be able to overwrite arbitrary files | 6.7 | 0.0027 | | | [CVE-2024-23283](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23283.md) | Routine | Notes: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data | 6.2 | 0.0026 | | | [CVE-2023-28826](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2023-28826.md) | Routine | MediaRemote: An app may be able to access sensitive user data | 5.5 | 0.0026 | | | [CVE-2024-23201](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23201.md) | Routine | libxpc: An app may be able to cause a denial-of-service | 6.2 | 0.0025 | | | [CVE-2024-23227](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23227.md) | Routine | Airport: An app may be able to read sensitive location information | 6.2 | 0.0025 | | | [CVE-2024-23269](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23269.md) | Routine | AppleMobileFileIntegrity: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system | 6.2 | 0.0025 | | | [CVE-2024-23272](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23272.md) | Routine | Storage Services: A user may gain access to protected parts of the file system | 5.5 | 0.0024 | | | [CVE-2024-23244](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23244.md) | Routine | Dock: An app from a standard user account may be able to escalate privilege after admin user login | 6.7 | 0.0023 | | | [CVE-2024-23266](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23266.md) | Routine | Kerberos v5 PAM module: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system | 5.5 | 0.0023 | | | [CVE-2024-23267](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23267.md) | Routine | PackageKit: An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences | 5.5 | 0.0023 | | | [CVE-2023-40389](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2023-40389.md) | Routine | Transparency: An app may be able to access sensitive user data | 5.5 | 0.0022 | | | [CVE-2024-23230](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23230.md) | Routine | SharedFileList: An app may be able to access sensitive user data | 5.5 | 0.0021 | | | [CVE-2024-23275](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23275.md) | Routine | PackageKit: An app may be able to access protected user data | 4.7 | 0.0017 | | --- Data as of 2026-11-10T13:56:55Z UTC. 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