CVE-2022-22582
MEDIUM | Platform: macOS | Changelog
CVE Details
Description
A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3. A local user may be able to write arbitrary files.
CVSS 3.1 Score
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Score | 5.5 (MEDIUM) |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
Weakness
References
- Apple Security Advisory
- NVD Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)