CVE-2022-32811 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

An app can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to a memory corruption issue in macOS.

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-2022-32811?

CVE-2022-32811 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 24 Aug 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 memory corruption vulnerability was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Weakness: CWE-667

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32811?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32811?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32811 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-2022-32811 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32811 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hx5f-fxhr-8p95.

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