Vulnerability identifier: #VU84737
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in AppleMobileFileIntegrity. A local application can inject code into sensitive binaries bundled with Xcode.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 12.0 21A344 - 12.6.5 21G531
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213759
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.