CVE-2022-32812 Memory corruption in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges on macOS due to improper memory handling.

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-2022-32812?

CVE-2022-32812 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

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. 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-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32812?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32812?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32812 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-2022-32812 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32812 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p26f-87hg-4cp6.

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