Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2022-22657
Published: March 14, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61320
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22657
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing files in GarageBand MIDI. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
macOS
Apple GarageBand
Logic Pro X
Apple GarageBand
Logic Pro X
How to mitigate CVE-2022-22657
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - update to 12.3 21E230
Apple GarageBand - update to 10.4.6
Logic Pro X - update to 10.7.3
Apple GarageBand - update to 10.4.6
Logic Pro X - update to 10.7.3