# MA-1077.062024: MyCERT Advisory - macOS Root Access Exploit Vulnerability

**Date:** 09 Jun 2024  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-1077.062024  
**Advisory ID:** MA-1077.062024

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**1.0 Introduction**
Recently, Apple released security updates to address a vulnerability (CVE-2024-27822) disclosed in macOS.
**2.0 Impact**
These vulnerabilities could grant attackers root privileges on affected systems. Root access allows complete control over the device, putting sensitive data and system functionality at risk.
**3.0 Affected Products**
The list of affected products:
- macOS Sonoma prior to version 14.5.
**4.0 Recommendations**
CyberSecurity Malaysia encourages users and administrators to review the [Apple security release](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222) and apply the necessary updates:
- macOS Sonoma 14.5: <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106>
Generally, we advise users to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
For further enquiries, please contact the Cyber999 Incident Response Centre through the following channels:
E-mail: cyber999[at]cybersecurity.my 
Phone: 1-300-88-2999 (monitored during business hours) 
Mobile: +60 19 2665850 (24x7 call incident reporting) 
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 08:30 -17:30 MYT 
Web: [https://www.mycert.org.my](https://www.mycert.org.my/) 
**5.0    References**
- <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222>
- <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106>