Apple macOS prior 12.2 Model I/O Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple macOS. Affected is an unknown function of the component Model I/O. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-22579. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple macOS (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Model I/O. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 01/26/2022 by Mickey Jin as HT213054 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-22579. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

Processing a maliciously crafted STL file may lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution

Upgrading to version 12.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved state management.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 12.2

Timelineinfo

01/05/2022 🔍
01/26/2022 +21 days 🔍
01/26/2022 +0 days 🔍
01/27/2022 +1 days 🔍
01/29/2022 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213054
Researcher: Mickey Jin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-22579 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-22579
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-191740
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2022 13:07
Updated: 01/29/2022 14:56
Changes: 01/27/2022 13:07 (17), 01/27/2022 13:11 (29), 01/29/2022 14:56 (1)
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