macOS 12.6.1 (build 21G217) is an update to macOS 12 (Monterey) that was released on October 24, 2022 by Apple Inc. A revised updater became available on the following November 1st with the same build number.[1]
Development history[]
This build included security updates to address vulnerabilities in file integrity, potential for arbitrary code execution in Ruby, and preventing an app with root privileges from accessing private information in a sandbox.[2][3] After its initial release on October 24, 2022, some users noted issues during the installation process, and a new updater was posted on November 1, 2022 with the same exact build number.[1][4]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 macOS 12.6.1 Revised Version Released By Apple? by Tyrone, iPhone Tricks. 2022-11-02.
- ↑ MacOS Monterey 12.6.1 & MacOS Big Sur 11.7.1 Released, OS X Daily. 2022-10-24.
- ↑ macOS Monterey 12.6.1 Update (21G217) What’s New?, Mr. Macintosh. 2022-10-24.
- ↑ macOS 12.6.1 (21G217), Apple Inc. 2022-11-01.
See also[]
- macOS 11.7.1, a build for macOS Big Sur users that addressed similar security issues.
External links[]
- Apple security updates at Apple Support (2022-10-24)
- About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6.1 (2022-10-24)