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.
References
Link | Resource |
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257 | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213343 | Mailing List |
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/14 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213344 | Vendor Advisory |
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/13 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0032/MNDT-2022-0032.md | Technical Description Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
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Information
Published : 2022-05-26 12:15
Updated : 2022-11-10 08:29
NVD link : CVE-2022-26704
Mitre link : CVE-2022-26704
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Products Affected
apple
- mac_os_x
- macos