CVE-2022-32794 Privilege escalation in macOS
A logic flaw in macOS allows a local application to gain elevated privileges through improved state management issues.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-32794?
CVE-2022-32794 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32794?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32794?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32794 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-32794 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32794 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gcw-xxjf-q6rm.