CVE-2022-26755
MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.76%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26755 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved environment sanitization. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved environment sanitization. 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 break out of its sandbox.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26755?
This issue was addressed with improved environment sanitization. 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 break out of its sandbox.
How severe is CVE-2022-26755?
CVE-2022-26755 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26755?
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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