CVE-2024-27822 Privilege escalation in macOS
A logic issue in macOS allows an application to gain root privileges, requiring users to upgrade to the latest version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-27822?
CVE-2024-27822 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 13 May 2024. 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 restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
Weakness: CWE-277
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27822?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27822?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27822 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-27822 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-27822 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9frm-76c2-fq2w.