CVE-2022-32798 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in macOS allows a local app to gain elevated privileges.

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-2022-32798?

CVE-2022-32798 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 23 Sep 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

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32798?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32798?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32798 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-32798 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32798 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qv87-xvw7-xfrc.

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