CVE-2022-32900 Privilege escalation in macOS

High 7.8 Published Updated

A logic flaw in macOS allows an application to gain elevated privileges, requiring users to update their operating system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-32900?

CVE-2022-32900 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32900?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32900?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32900 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-32900 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32900 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhm4-pxh6-wp23.

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