Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in macOS - CVE-2022-32840

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65579

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-2022-32840

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 improperly imposed security restrictions in Apple Neural Engine. A local user can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

macOS
watchOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 10.15.7 19H2026, 12.5 21G72
iPadOS - update to 15.6 19G71
Apple iOS - update to 15.6 19G71

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345

• Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS Monterey
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS and iPadOS
• Multiple vulnerabilities in watchOS