CVE-2022-22585 : An issue existed within the path validation logic for symlinks. This issue was a

An issue existed within the path validation logic for symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved path sanitization. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, tvOS 15.3, macOS Monterey 12.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.3. An application may be able to access a user's files.

Published 2022-03-18 18:15:12

Updated 2022-03-28 16:47:34

Source Apple Inc.

View at NVD, CVE.org

Products affected by CVE-2022-22585

Apple » Iphone Os
Versions before (<) 15.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Watchos
Versions before (<) 8.4
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Tvos
Versions before (<) 15.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Macos
Versions from including (>=) 12.0.0 and before (<) 12.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Macos
Versions before (<) 11.6.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Ipados
Versions before (<) 15.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-22585

EPSS FAQ

0.58%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 67 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2022-22585

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
5.0	MEDIUM	AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N	10.0	2.9	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Partial Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: None
7.5	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N	3.9	3.6	NIST
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: None Availability: None

CWE ids for CVE-2022-22585

CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2022-22585

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055

About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.6.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053

About the security content of iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213057

About the security content of tvOS 15.3 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213059

About the security content of watchOS 8.4 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054

About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.2 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url

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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-22585

Products affected by CVE-2022-22585

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-22585

CVSS scores for CVE-2022-22585

CWE ids for CVE-2022-22585

References for CVE-2022-22585