CVE-2022-46723
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.93%
Last modified
CVE-2022-46723 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 12.6.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.1. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.1. A remote user may be able to write arbitrary files.
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, < 11.7.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213493Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213493Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-46723?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.1. A remote user may be able to write arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2022-46723?
CVE-2022-46723 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46723?
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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