CVE-2022-26704 : A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks and was addressed with im

A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks and was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.

Published 2022-05-26 19:15:08

Updated 2022-11-10 16:29:08

Source Apple Inc.

View at NVD, CVE.org

Products affected by CVE-2022-26704

Apple » Mac Os X
Versions from including (>=) 10.15 and before (<) 10.15.7
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2020-001
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2020
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2020-005
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020-005:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2020-007
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2020-007:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2021-001
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2021-002
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2021-003
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-003:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2021-004
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-004:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2021-005
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-005:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2021-006
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-006:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2021-007
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-007:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2021-008
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2021-008:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2022-001
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-001:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2022-002
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-002:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2022-004
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-004:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Mac Os X » Version: 10.15.7 Update Security Update 2022-003
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.15.7:security_update_2022-003:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Macos
Versions from including (>=) 12.0.0 and before (<) 12.4
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Macos
Versions from including (>=) 11.0 and before (<) 11.6.8
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-26704

EPSS FAQ

0.20%

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

~ 39 %

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

CVSS scores for CVE-2022-26704

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
6.8	MEDIUM	AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P	8.6	6.4	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Medium Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Partial Integrity Impact: Partial Availability Impact: Partial
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	NIST
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2022-26704

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-2022-26704

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/14

Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-2022-07-20-4 Security Update 2022-005 Catalina
Mailing List;Third Party Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0032/MNDT-2022-0032.md

Vulnerability-Disclosures/MNDT-2022-0032.md at master · mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures · GitHub
Technical Description;Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213343

About the security content of Security Update 2022-005 Catalina - Apple Support
Mailing List

CVEs referencing this url
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/13

Full Disclosure: APPLE-SA-2022-07-20-3 macOS Big Sur 11.6.8
Mailing List;Third Party Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213344

About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.6.8 - Apple Support
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257

About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.4 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url

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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-26704

Products affected by CVE-2022-26704

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-26704

CVSS scores for CVE-2022-26704

CWE ids for CVE-2022-26704

References for CVE-2022-26704