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CVE-2022-26720

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.07%

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CVE-2022-26720 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.07%

60.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X< 10.15.7
AppleMac Os X10.15.7
AppleMacos>= 11.0, < 11.6.6
AppleMacos>= 12.0, < 12.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26720?
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-26720?
CVE-2022-26720 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26720?
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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Source: NVD / NIST