CVE-2022-26688 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2022-26688 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 26/05/2022 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2022
Source: apple | Vendor: Apple | Product: macOS
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2022-26688 Description

An issue in the handling of symlinks was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files
Source: Apple

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).