CVE-2022-26776
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.82%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26776 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26776?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. An attacker may be able to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-26776?
CVE-2022-26776 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26776?
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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