Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in AppleScript on macOS Software
CVE-2022-26697

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Security Update - Catalina
Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 May 2022

Summary

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability has been identified in AppleScript processing, where a maliciously crafted binary could lead to unexpected termination of applications or potential disclosure of sensitive process memory. Apple has addressed this issue in Security Update 2022-004, emphasizing the importance of improved input validation to prevent such exploits across macOS systems.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 11.6

macOS < 12.4

Security Update - Catalina < 2022

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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