SB2022081718 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Monterey 

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SB2022081718 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Monterey

Published: August 17, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022081718
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32894)

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the OS kernel component. A local application can trigger an out-of-bounds write error and execute arbitrary code on the system with kernel privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32893)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in WebKit when processing HTML content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References