Apple macOS up to 12.4 File Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 12.4 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component File Handler. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32802. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 12.4 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component File Handler. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was disclosed 09/21/2022. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-32802 since 06/09/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 12.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 12.5

Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
09/21/2022 +104 days 🔍
09/21/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/28/2025 +980 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32802 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32802
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-209192
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2022 08:37
Updated: 05/28/2025 22:17
Changes: 09/21/2022 08:37 (41), 10/21/2022 14:55 (11), 05/28/2025 22:17 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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