CVE-2024-27822

HIGH

Published May 14, 2024 Modified Apr 2, 2026 CWE-277

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-277 CWE-277

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	macos	14.0 — 14.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106 https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106

Other References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27822? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-27822? +

CVE-2024-27822 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27822? +

CVE-2024-27822 affects products from apple, specifically: macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27822? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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