Monterey receiving security updates?

Is macOS Monterey still receiving security updates?

Last release version is 12.6.8 dated July 24, 2023 while Ventura updated on September 7, 2023.

Is the vulnerability being patched on Ventura irrelevant on Monterey?

Thanks for your attention.

MacBook Pro 15″

Posted on Sep 10, 2023 3:24 AM

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Owl-53

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Sep 10, 2023 7:17 AM in response to Yngvi-Iceland

Monterey macOS 12 was released Oct 27, 2021.

Based upon the track history of Apple.

They will continue to release Security Updates for 3 years from date of release.

Sep 11, 2023 5:15 PM in response to Yngvi-Iceland

Just did the latest Monterey update to 12.6.9

Owl-53

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Sep 12, 2023 1:22 AM in response to Yngvi-Iceland

Latest update for Monterey deals wth

Description: A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

CVE-2023-41064:

refer below

About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6.9

ku4hx

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Sep 10, 2023 5:10 AM in response to Yngvi-Iceland

Yes

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Monterey receiving security updates?