File System Vulnerability in macOS Monterey and Catalina by Apple
CVE-2022-26727

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2022-26727?

This vulnerability involves a flaw in the file system protections of macOS Monterey and Catalina. It allows malicious applications to potentially bypass restrictions and alter protected areas of the file system. This can lead to unauthorized access and modification of sensitive data. Apple has addressed this issue in a security update, enhancing entitlements to mitigate the threat.

Affected Version(s)

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/HT213257
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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