Apple macOS ATS sandbox

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple macOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component ATS. Performing a manipulation results in sandbox. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-32890. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code of the component ATS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sandbox vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-265. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 10/24/2022 by Mickey Jin as HT213488 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32890. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1611 for this issue. The advisory points out:

A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35956). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 8.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sandbox
CWE: CWE-265 / CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
10/24/2022 +137 days 🔍
10/24/2022 +0 days 🔍
10/25/2022 +1 days 🔍
06/05/2026 +1319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213488
Researcher: Mickey Jin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32890 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32890
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212097
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/25/2022 08:23
Updated: 06/05/2026 09:28
Changes: 10/25/2022 08:23 (16), 10/25/2022 08:27 (29), 11/23/2022 09:09 (3), 11/23/2022 09:13 (11), 05/06/2025 08:09 (15), 06/05/2026 09:28 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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