Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2022-32910

 

Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2022-32910

Published: October 25, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU68711
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32910
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote 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 due to insufficient validation when processing archives in Archive Utility. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted archive and bypass Gatekeeper protection features.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may lead to entire system compromise.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-32910

Install updates from vendor's website.

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