CVE-2022-22646 Missing authorization in macOS
A malicious application can modify protected parts of the file system on macOS, requiring a system update to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-22646?
CVE-2022-22646 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.2. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22646?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22646?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22646 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-22646 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22646 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5gfx-52mf-fjpm.