PT-2022-6586 · Apple · Macos Big Sur +5

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: iOS versions prior to 15.7.2 iPadOS versions prior to 15.7.2 macOS Big Sur versions prior to 11.7.2 macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.6.2 macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.1 Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved...

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