CVE-2022-32811 Memory corruption in macOS
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx5f-fxhr-8p95.