CVE-2022-26688
Apple macOS PackageKit PKCoreShove Link Following System Integrity Protection Bypass Vulnerability
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
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.
Se abordó un problema en el manejo de los enlaces simbólicos con una comprobación mejorada. Este problema es corregido en Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Monterey versión 12.3 y macOS Big Sur versión 11.6.5. Una aplicación maliciosa con privilegios de root podría modificar el contenido de los archivos del sistema
This vulnerability allows local attackers to bypass System Integrity Protection on affected installations of Apple macOS. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within PackageKit. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and modify the contents of system files.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:-
Timeline
- 2022-03-08 CVE Reserved
- 2022-05-26 CVE Published
- 2023-03-08 EPSS Updated
- 2024-08-03 CVE Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
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- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CAPEC
References (3)
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183 | 2022-06-08 | |
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184 | 2022-06-08 | |
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185 | 2022-06-08 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | >= 10.15 < 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version " >= 10.15 < 10.15.7" | - |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | - |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2020 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2020-001 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2020-005 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2020-007 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2021-001 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2021-002 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2021-003 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2021-006 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2021-007 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2021-008 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2022-001 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | security_update_2022-002 |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Mac Os X Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" | 10.15.7 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version "10.15.7" | supplemental_update |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | >= 11.0 < 11.6.5 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" and version " >= 11.0 < 11.6.5" | - |
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Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | >= 12.0.0 < 12.3 Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" and version " >= 12.0.0 < 12.3" | - |
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