#VU67192 Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2022-32917

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#VU67192 Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2022-32917

Published: September 12, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU67192
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32917
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the OS kernel. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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