Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2022-22632

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61315

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22632

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper state management in macOS kernel. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

macOS
watchOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
tvOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 12.3 21E230, 11.6.5 20G527
watchOS - update to 8.5 19T242
Apple iOS - update to 15.4 19E241
iPadOS - update to 15.4 19E241
tvOS - update to 15.4 19L440

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Monterey
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple macOS Big Sur
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS and iPadOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple tvOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple watchOS