Memory Initialization Issue in Apple macOS Products
CVE-2022-26721

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2022-26721?

A memory initialization issue has been identified in certain versions of macOS, which may allow a malicious application to gain elevated privileges, including root access. This vulnerability can pose a significant risk to user data and system integrity. Apple has addressed this concern in the recent security update 2022-004 for Catalina, in addition to patches for macOS Monterey 12.4 and macOS Big Sur 11.6.6.

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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