CVE-2022-32801

HIGH

macOS 12.0-12.4 - Privilege Escalation to Root

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0005
EPSS Percentile 15.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (1)
apple/macos 12.0 - 12.5
Published Sep 23, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026