Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Apple Products
CVE-2022-26711

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Watch OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 May 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-26711?

An integer overflow vulnerability was identified in Apple’s operating systems, where improper input validation could allow a remote attacker to disrupt the application or potentially execute arbitrary code. This flaw affects several versions of tvOS, iTunes, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS, necessitating prompt updates to the latest versions for security enhancement.

Affected Version(s)

watchOS < 8.6

watchOS < 15.5

watchOS < 12.4

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-26711
Created by xpcmdshell

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2022-26711 : Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Apple Products