CVE-2022-32852 (GCVE-0-2022-32852)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-09-23 18:58 – Updated: 2025-05-22 19:24
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Summary
An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5. Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary may result in unexpected termination or disclosure of process memory.
Severity ?
7.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary may result in unexpected termination or disclosure of process memory
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Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 12.5 (custom)
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