CVE-2022-32807
Description
This issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to overwrite arbitrary files.
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A file handling issue in macOS allows an app to overwrite arbitrary files; fixed in macOS Monterey 12.5, Big Sur 11.6.8, and Security Update 2022-005 Catalina.
Vulnerability
A file handling vulnerability exists in macOS that allows an app to overwrite arbitrary files. The issue is addressed with improved file handling. Affected versions include macOS Catalina prior to Security Update 2022-005, macOS Big Sur prior to 11.6.8, and macOS Monterey prior to 12.5 [1][2][3].
Exploitation
An attacker must have the ability to run a malicious app on the affected system. No additional privileges or user interaction beyond launching the app are required. The app can overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an app to overwrite arbitrary files, potentially leading to data corruption, privilege escalation, or arbitrary code execution if critical system files are replaced.
Mitigation
Apple has released fixes in Security Update 2022-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, and macOS Monterey 12.5, all released on July 20, 2022 [1][2][3]. Users should update to the latest available versions. No workarounds are documented.
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Affected products
4- Range: = 10.15.7 (before Security Update 2022-005)
- Range: >=11.0 <11.6.8
- Range: >=12.0 <12.5
- Range: unspecified
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
3- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343mitrex_refsource_MISC
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344mitrex_refsource_MISC
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345mitrex_refsource_MISC
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