Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Apple macOS Products
CVE-2022-26720

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2022-26720?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in macOS that could allow a malicious application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue was resolved through enhanced bounds checking. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate potential threats. Ensuring your system is up-to-date is crucial for maintaining security against such vulnerabilities.

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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:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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