Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Apple macOS Products
CVE-2022-26770

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

An issue leading to an out-of-bounds read in Apple macOS products has been fixed through improved input validation. This vulnerability may allow a malicious application to execute arbitrary code with elevated kernel privileges, potentially compromising system integrity and security. Users are advised to apply the relevant security updates to safeguard against potential exploits.

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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