Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-26688?
CVE-2022-26688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). 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 r...
How severe is CVE-2022-26688?
CVE-2022-26688 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-26688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.