#VU65607 Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2022-32786 

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#VU65607 Input validation error in macOS - CVE-2022-32786

Published: July 20, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU65607
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2022-32786
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when parsing environment variables in PackageKit. A local application can modify protected parts of the file system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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