kernel_task memory usage grows infinitely due to Safari

[chrisk88]

Hi,

I'm facing a wierd problem with the kernel_task together with Safari: The kernel_task increases infinitely if Safari is open. It only has to be open, no page loaded. After a few days the kernel_task already amounts to 1GB and grows and grows. I disabled all extensions, I even reinstalled macOS. Nothing worked. If I quit Safari, the kernel_task goes back to a few MB.

Anyone experiencing a similar issue?

Thanks in advance!

macOS: 13.1
Safari: 16.2

 

[bogdanw]

macOS: 13.1
Safari: 16.2

Update to Ventura 13.2.1, it fixes serious vulnerabilities in Kernel and Safari.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213633

 

[chrisk88]

Unfortunately the issue still exists. kernel_task again has about 1GB. :/
Any other suggestions?