CVE-2022-22582

MEDIUM

macOS < 11.6.5 - Arbitrary File Write via Symlink Validation Issue

Title source: llm

Description

A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3. A local user may be able to write arbitrary files.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC

by poizon-box · poc

https://github.com/poizon-box/CVE-2022-22582

View Code ZIP pw:eip

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183

Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184

Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0209

EPSS Percentile 84.2%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE

CWE-59

Status published

Products (2)

apple/mac_os_x 10.15.7 (13 CPE variants)

apple/macos 11.0 - 11.6.5

Published Feb 27, 2023

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026