# Monterey 12.7.6 Monterey 12.7.6, released July 29, 2024, fixes 37 CVEs in Monterey. One of them is being exploited (CVE-2024-23296); 1 on CISA KEV. Patch Radar priority: Patch now. The product is no longer supported. - Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/macos/monterey-12.7.6 - Platform: macOS - Released: Jul 29, 2024 - Priority: Patch now (Closes CVE-2024-23296, exploited (CISA KEV)) - CVEs: 37, exploited: 1, on CISA KEV: 1 - Vendor advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910 ## Applies to | Product | Release | Fixed in | |---|---|---| | [Monterey](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/macos/monterey.md) | | 12.7.6 | ## CVEs this fix closes | CVE | Priority | Title | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation | |---|---|---|---:|---:|---| | [CVE-2024-23296](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23296.md) | Patch now | RTKit: 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 | 0.0141 | CISA KEV | | [CVE-2024-6387](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-6387.md) | Urgent | RedHat Openssh: CVE-2024-6387 Remote Code Execution Due To A Race Condition In Signal Handling | 8.1 | 0.9951 | | | [CVE-2024-2398](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-2398.md) | High | curl: Multiple issues in curl | 8.6 | 0.3608 | | | [CVE-2023-52356](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2023-52356.md) | High | ImageIO: Processing an image may lead to a denial-of-service | 7.5 | 0.0251 | | | [CVE-2024-40803](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40803.md) | High | Keychain Access: An attacker may be able to cause unexpected app termination | 7.5 | 0.0122 | | | [CVE-2024-23261](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-23261.md) | High | Time Zone: An attacker may be able to read information belonging to another user | 7.5 | 0.0091 | | | [CVE-2024-40799](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40799.md) | High | CoreGraphics: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination | 7.1 | 0.0043 | | | [CVE-2024-40800](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40800.md) | High | Restore Framework: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system | 8.4 | 0.0034 | | | [CVE-2024-40787](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40787.md) | High | Shortcuts: A shortcut may be able to bypass Internet permission requirements | 7.1 | 0.0033 | | | [CVE-2024-40809](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40809.md) | High | Shortcuts: A shortcut may be able to bypass Internet permission requirements | 7.8 | 0.0033 | | | [CVE-2024-40783](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40783.md) | High | APFS: A malicious application may be able to bypass Privacy preferences | 7.1 | 0.0031 | | | [CVE-2024-40828](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40828.md) | High | StorageKit: A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges | 8.4 | 0.0026 | | | [CVE-2024-27826](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-27826.md) | High | Apple Neural Engine: An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges | 7.8 | 0.0026 | | | [CVE-2024-40781](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40781.md) | High | PackageKit: A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges | 8.4 | 0.0024 | | | [CVE-2024-40821](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40821.md) | High | Security: Third party app extensions may not receive the correct sandbox restrictions | 8.4 | 0.0023 | | | [CVE-2024-2379](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-2379.md) | Routine | curl: Multiple issues in curl | 6.3 | 0.0186 | | | [CVE-2023-6277](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2023-6277.md) | Routine | ImageIO: Processing an image may lead to a denial-of-service | 6.5 | 0.0183 | | | [CVE-2024-2004](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-2004.md) | Routine | curl: Multiple issues in curl | 3.5 | 0.0168 | | | [CVE-2024-2466](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-2466.md) | Routine | curl: Multiple issues in curl | 6.5 | 0.0145 | | | [CVE-2024-40796](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40796.md) | Routine | NetworkExtension: Private browsing may leak some browsing history | 5.3 | 0.0090 | | | [CVE-2024-27881](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-27881.md) | Routine | Scripting Bridge: An app may be able to access information about a user’s contacts | 5.3 | 0.0083 | | | [CVE-2024-40817](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40817.md) | Routine | Safari: Visiting a website that frames malicious content may lead to UI spoofing | 6.1 | 0.0069 | | | [CVE-2024-27877](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-27877.md) | Routine | AppleVA: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination | 6.1 | 0.0043 | | | [CVE-2024-40806](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40806.md) | Routine | ImageIO: Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to unexpected app termination | 5.5 | 0.0034 | | | [CVE-2024-40774](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40774.md) | Routine | AppleMobileFileIntegrity: An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences | 5.9 | 0.0033 | | | [CVE-2024-40788](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40788.md) | Routine | Kernel: A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system shutdown | 6.2 | 0.0032 | | | [CVE-2024-40798](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40798.md) | Routine | Security: An app may be able to read Safari's browsing history | 3.3 | 0.0031 | | | [CVE-2024-40793](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40793.md) | Routine | Shortcuts: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data | 5.5 | 0.0030 | | | [CVE-2024-27882](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-27882.md) | Routine | PackageKit: An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system | 4.4 | 0.0030 | | | [CVE-2024-40833](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40833.md) | Routine | Shortcuts: A shortcut may be able to use sensitive data with certain actions without prompting the user | 6.2 | 0.0030 | | | [CVE-2024-27873](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-27873.md) | Routine | CoreMedia: Processing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to unexpected app termination | 5.5 | 0.0029 | | | [CVE-2024-40823](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40823.md) | Routine | PackageKit: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data | 5.5 | 0.0029 | | | [CVE-2024-40775](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40775.md) | Routine | AppleMobileFileIntegrity: An app may be able to leak sensitive user information | 5.5 | 0.0028 | | | [CVE-2024-40827](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40827.md) | Routine | DesktopServices: An app may be able to overwrite arbitrary files | 5.5 | 0.0026 | | | [CVE-2024-40834](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40834.md) | Routine | Shortcuts: A shortcut may be able to bypass sensitive Shortcuts app settings | 4.4 | 0.0025 | | | [CVE-2024-40816](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-40816.md) | Routine | Kernel: A local attacker may be able to cause unexpected system shutdown | 5.5 | 0.0025 | | | [CVE-2024-44205](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2024-44205.md) | Routine | Siri: A sandboxed app may be able to access sensitive user data in system logs | 5.5 | 0.0018 | | --- Data as of 2026-11-10T13:56:55Z UTC. 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