Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU79001

Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2022-46722

Published: August 7, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79001

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46722

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Affected software:
macOS

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in Assets. A local application can modify protected parts of the file system,

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