So, based upon above 17 Points below and evidenced in the Report provided, the assertion by the user " And, I'm sorry to say that this may be a bug located deeper in the OS code." is without foundation and merit.
There has been sufficient advise offered for the User ( you ) to make an informed and educated choice what the next course of action is required.
The suggestions have been put forth on a volunteer basis, in good faith and in the best interests of the computer.
Performance: Excellent
Problem: Other problem
Description: All the permission request dialog boxes fail to response and can’t be closed since macOS Monterey 12.4
Major Issues:
Anything that appears on this list needs immediate attention.
Q 1 - Proxies - Network proxies detected. This could be evidence of malware.
A 1 - The The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer.
There is Adware & Malware which will affect the computer and is generally downloaded from “ Shady “ Websites or Developers who Inject this software into the download.
Should “ Certain & Specific Software “ referenced from above be installed - it will negatively impact macOS. It is suggested, to download directly from a respected ASC Contributor, the application Malwarebytes for Mac.
It is free or paid for added features.
Run the Application and it should remove the malware / adware. Once done, restart computer and test.
Q2 - Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed that could be malicious and should be reviewed.
A2 - This is self explanatory and the User ( you ) needs to evaluate this software.
Q 3- Gatekeeper disabled - Gatekeeper security protection is disabled. This computer is at risk of malware infection.
A 3 - This is self explanatory and the User ( you ) needs to decide what is Best for this computer
Q 4 - Automatic updates disabled - Automatic updates are disabled. This computer is at risk of malware infection.
A 4 - This is self explanatory and the User ( you ) needs to decide what is Best for this computer
Q 5- Security updates disabled - Security updates are disabled. This computer is at risk of malware infection.
A 5 - This is self explanatory and the User ( you ) needs to decide what is Best for this computer
Q 6 - Apple security disabled - Apple security software is disabled. This computer is at risk of malware infection.
A 6 - This is self explanatory and the User ( you ) needs to decide what is Best for this computer
Q 7 - More than one antivirus app - This computer has multiple antivirus apps installed.
A 7 - There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.
The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.
Q 8 - No Time Machine backup - Time Machine backup not found.
A 8 - That would be a normal occurrence since Etrecheck was run without Full Disc Access
Q 9- Limited drive access - More information may be available with Full Drive Access.
A 9 - That would be a normal occurrence since Etrecheck was run without Full Disc Access
Q 10 - disk6 - Seagate BUP Slim 2.00 TB
External USB 5 Gbit/s USB
disk6s1 - i*******t (MS-DOS FAT12) 2.00 TB
A 10- The Drive is running in a Fat 12 Format which is not a Native macOS drive format Therefore the performance of this drive is either being controlled from some Third Party Software ( which is interfering with macOS operations ) and / or will degrade the overall performance of this drive.
Network:
Interface en0: Ethernet
Q 11- Proxies: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS
Q 12 - Proxies: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS
Q 13 - Proxies: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS
Q 14 - Proxies: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS
A 11,12,13,14 - All the above has been covered early as in Malware/ Adware having infested this computer. The solution was also covered earlier
Q 15 - Google Chrome.app
A 15 - Known Memory Hog and also known to harvest the Personal Data on this computer for the purposes to Sell that Harvest Data to the Highest Bidder . Suggest exploring the www.brave.com to run a Chrome Browser with the Google
Q 16 - CleanMyMac X.app
A16 - The Gold Standard to causing a Self Inflicted Harm to the Operating System.
Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, alter, modify, remove or delete or attempt to do so is an invitation for disaster and comprising the Operating System
Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions
This will include CleanMyMac
Q17 - Antivirus software: Avira and CleanMyMac
Search - Apple Community
A 17 - Same goes for this unless software
