CVE-2022-26697 Information disclosure in Security Update - Catalina

High 7.1 Published Updated

Attackers can disclose process memory or cause application termination by tricking users into processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary on macOS.

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-2022-26697?

CVE-2022-26697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 26 May 2022. 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

An out-of-bounds read issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary may result in unexpected application termination or disclosure of process memory.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26697?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26697?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26697 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-26697 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-26697 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wj6m-mx83-gr93.

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