CVE-2022-22582
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 17.71%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22582 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. EPSS estimates a 17.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22582?
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-22582?
CVE-2022-22582 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22582?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-22582?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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