CVE-2022-26690
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 1.65%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26690 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Description: A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Description: A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26690?
Description: A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2022-26690?
CVE-2022-26690 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26690?
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.
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