13.5.1 restores the list under System Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services , allowing users to toggle individual app permissions again. Performance and Compatibility macOS Ventura 13.5.1 Update - What's new?
The primary reason for the 13.5.1 update was to patch security holes. Apple indicated that these issues were "actively exploited," meaning hackers were already using them to target devices before the patch was released. ventura 13.5.1
The patch isolates 8 specific components within the /System/Library folder, upgrading them from build version 2787.0.6 to 2787.0.7 . These components specifically dictate how the revamped SwiftUI-based System Settings app communicates with core system daemons handling user privacy databases ( tcc.db ). Privacy Implications of the Location Bug Apple indicated that these issues were "actively exploited,"
A deep system comparison reveals that version 13.5.1 leaves the vast majority of the operating system untouched: Privacy Implications of the Location Bug A deep