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 v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22643
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS

Detailed vulnerability description

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.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-22643

Install updates from vendor's website.

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