Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2022-22643

 

Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2022-22643

Published: March 14, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61307
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22643
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists in FaceTime due to the ability to send audio and video files without knowledge of the user. An attacker with physical access to the system can share sensitive information via FaceTime.


Affected software

macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS

How to mitigate CVE-2022-22643

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - addressed in versions 12.3 21E230, 13.0 22A380
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 15.4 19E241, 16.0 20A362
iPadOS - addressed in versions 15.4 19E241, 16.0 20A362

External References

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