CVE-2024-27822 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: What is CVE-2024-27822?

CVE-2024-27822 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-27822?

CVE-2024-27822 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27822?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.

Vulnerability Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Macos	>= 14.0, < 14.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-277

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/12Mailing List
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-27822?

CVE-2024-27822 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.5. An app may be able to gain root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2024-27822?

CVE-2024-27822 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27822?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.