CVE-2022-26688

MEDIUM

macOS 10.15-10.15.6 and 11.0-11.6.4 - Arbitrary File Write via Symlink Handling

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue in the handling of symlinks was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185

Scores

CVSS v3 4.4
EPSS 0.0043
EPSS Percentile 34.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (3)
apple/mac_os_x 10.15.7 (14 CPE variants)
apple/mac_os_x 10.15 - 10.15.7
apple/macos 11.0 - 11.6.5
Published May 26, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026