ID:8049 - Exploit for Use-after-free in macOS - CVE-2022-26757

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8049 - Exploit for Use-after-free in macOS - CVE-2022-26757

ID:8049 - Exploit for Use-after-free in macOS - CVE-2022-26757

Published: June 16, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63258
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26757
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
macOS

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the OS kernel subsystem. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.