Vulnerability Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | < 499.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Openprinting | Cups | < 2.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/commit/de4f8c196106033e4c372dce3e91b9d42b0bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00039.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- 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://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5149Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/commit/de4f8c196106033e4c372dce3e91b9d42b0bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00039.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-26691?
CVE-2022-26691 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. An application may be able to gain elev...
How severe is CVE-2022-26691?
CVE-2022-26691 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-26691?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Cups, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.