CVE-2022-32882
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
AI Insight
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An app may bypass Privacy preferences on macOS Monterey 12.4 and Big Sur 11.6.6, fixed with improved checks.
Vulnerability
A logic issue in Privacy preferences allows an app to bypass user-configured privacy settings. The vulnerability exists in macOS Monterey before version 12.4 and macOS Big Sur before version 11.6.6. Apple addressed the issue with improved checks.
Exploitation
An app running on the affected system can exploit this issue to bypass Privacy preferences without requiring additional user interaction or elevated privileges beyond normal app execution.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an app to access data or features protected by Privacy preferences, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or circumvention of user privacy controls.
Mitigation
Apple released fixes in macOS Monterey 12.4 and macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 on May 16, 2022. Users should update to the latest versions. No workarounds are documented, and this CVE is not listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
AI Insight generated on May 25, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
3- Range: <11.6.6
- Range: <12.4
- Range: unspecified
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
2- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256mitrex_refsource_MISC
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257mitrex_refsource_MISC
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