Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2022-22663
Published: May 17, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU63290
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22663
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper securi5ty checks in the CoreTypes subsystem. A local application can bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Affected software
macOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2022-22663
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 11.6.6 20G624, 10.15.7 19H1922, 12.3 21E230, 13.0 22A380
Apple iOS - update to 15.4 19E241
iPadOS - update to 15.4 19E241
Apple iOS - update to 15.4 19E241
iPadOS - update to 15.4 19E241