CVE - CVE-2022-26688

CVE-ID
CVE-2022-26688	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
Description
An issue in the handling of symlinks was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. A malicious app with root privileges may be able to modify the contents of system files.
References
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MISC:https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183 URL:https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183 MISC:https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184 URL:https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184 MISC:https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185 URL:https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185
Assigning CNA
Apple Inc.
Date Record Created
20220308	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20220308)
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Comments (Legacy)

Proposed (Legacy)
N/A
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