Vulnerability identifier: #VU64806
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the PKInstallService in PackageKit. A local user can manipulate the filename and delete arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 12.0 21A344 - 12.1 21C52
CPE
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-878/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?