CVE-2022-22617 (GCVE-0-2022-22617)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-03-18 17:59 – Updated: 2024-08-03 03:21
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CWE
- An application may be able to gain elevated privileges
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213257 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
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