Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.5.1 With Security Updates

[MacRumors]

Apple today released macOS Monterey 12.5.1, a minor update to the macOS Monterey operating system that first launched in October 2021. macOS Monterey 12.5.1 comes a month after the launch of macOS Monterey 12.5.

The ‌‌‌‌‌‌macOS Monterey‌‌‌ 12.5.1 update can be downloaded on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Preferences.

According to Apple's release notes, macOS Monterey 12.5.1 improves the security of macOS and is recommended for all users. The update addresses kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple says that it is aware that these vulnerabilities may have been actively explited in the wild, so it is important to update right away.

Article Link: Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.5.1 With Security Updates

 

[1885507]

Showing on my Intel Mac but not on Apple Silicon.

 

[skardvin]

Not showing on my Intel Mac yet.

 

[Solomani]

Showing on my quad-core i7 Intel iMac....

I guess I better download it. I have a feeling this may be the last Monterey we will get. After that, Apple will push Compton down our throats, ready or not.

 

[BanjoDudeAhoy]

Are the release notes available somewhere? Or is it really just "improves the security of macOS"?
Looks like they were added now

 

[MrGunny94]

Showed up on my M1 Pro 14".

 

[ArrayDecay]

My first OS upgrade on my new Starlight MBA!

 

[Jerry Fritschle]

Are the release notes available somewhere? Or is it really just "improves the security of macOS"?

Yes they are, such as they are, if you look down a bit. Looks like a fix for a kernel vulnerability, and a security update to WebKit.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

My Mac Studio just got it

 

[MallardDuck]

Showed up on my M1 Pro 14".

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They so need to move to incremental updates...2 GB for a .1 release?

 

[doboy]

They so need to move to incremental updates...2 GB for a .1 release?

and the time it takes for the update process. pathetic

 

[BanjoDudeAhoy]

Yes they are, such as they are, if you look down a bit. Looks like a fix for a kernel vulnerability, and a security update to WebKit.

I swear that wasn't there when I wrote my post

 

[Tearabite]

This update just killed my new M1 iMac.. stuck in a reboot loop, one time it went into recovery mode and was not able to recover..
Now figuring out how to revive my $2500 paperweight..

 

[bollman]

DFU-mode is your friend... if you have a second USB-C-mac available

 

[BostonQuad]

may have been actively explited in the wild​

You say explited, I say exploited... let's call the whole thing off.

 

[mabaker]

PowerMac G5 reporting in. 4 GB download here for the PowerPC architecture! Love may they reign!

 

[headlessmike]

They so need to move to incremental updates...2 GB for a .1 release?

The full updater is almost 12 GB.

 

[Jerry Fritschle]

I swear that wasn't there when I wrote my post

I think you're right. I actually saw it in the update notification on my Mac, which provided a link to Apple's page on the subject.

 

[white7561]

This update just killed my new M1 iMac.. stuck in a reboot loop, one time it went into recovery mode and was not able to recover..
Now figuring out how to revive my $2500 paperweight..

Let us know if you managed to fix it and how you did it. Does a Revive DFU just work or no?

I'm not gonna lie. Everytime an update comes it always bricks some Macs. And it's not even obvious what causes it. Corrupted update? Probably not since they must've built an integrity check before installing the updates right? It feels like everytime there's an update I'm just having anxiety when it's updating when i shouldn't have that feeling at all. I actually don't understand how these updates could brick Macs if they are integrity checked and everything. Just seems unsafe to me if I'm being honest

 

[Jerry Fritschle]

They so need to move to incremental updates...2 GB for a .1 release?

This "is" an incremental update. However, with the Sealed System Volume introduced with Big Sur, there is substantial minimum overhead in changing the system. Now, I am also testing Ventura, and I'm seeing some (subjective) signs that they're getting better at this.

 

[jrath1]

Still not showing up for my Apple Newton

 

[headlessmike]

Still not showing up for my Apple Newton

That’s planned obsolescence for ya.

 

[tywebb13]

Build number is 21G83

 

[laszlo182]

are older macOS versions not vulnerable to this issue?

 

[DogHouseDub]

This update just killed my new M1 iMac.. stuck in a reboot loop, one time it went into recovery mode and was not able to recover..
Now figuring out how to revive my $2500 paperweight..

FWIW I saw this w my 16” M1. I unplugged it from its TB4 dock and the bar got moving within 30 seconds. YMMV