macOS Root Access Exploit Published - 20240605002¶
Overview¶
A security researcher has published details and proof-of-concept (PoC) code for a macOS vulnerability that could be exploited to gain root privileges.
What is vulnerable?¶
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Product(s) Affected | Dated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-27822 | High | 7.8 | versions before macOS Sonoma 14.5 | 05/14/2024 |
What has been observed?¶
There is no evidence of exploitation affecting Western Australian Government networks at the time of publishing.
Recommendation¶
The WA SOC recommends administrators apply the solutions as per vendor instructions to all affected devices within expected timeframe of 48 hours... (refer Patch Management):
- Update to macOS Sonoma version 14.5 or later.