CVE-2022-26704
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.08%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26704 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks and was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks and was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.15, < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.4 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0032/MNDT-2022-0032.mdTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213343Mailing List
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213344Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0032/MNDT-2022-0032.mdTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213343Mailing List
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213344Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26704?
A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks and was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-26704?
CVE-2022-26704 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26704?
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-2022-26704?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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