Apple macOS AppleScript out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS. It has been declared as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component AppleScript. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-22625. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (version now known). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component AppleScript. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 03/14/2022 by Mickey Jin as HT213183 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-22625. 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 AppleScript binary may result in unexpected application termination or disclosure of process memory

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

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

macOS

License

commercial

Website

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

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CPE 2.2info

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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: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/05/2022 🔍
03/14/2022 +68 days 🔍
03/14/2022 +0 days 🔍
03/15/2022 +1 days 🔍
03/17/2022 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213183
Researcher: Mickey Jin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-22625 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-22625
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-195040
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2022 10:26
Updated: 03/17/2022 14:25
Changes: 03/15/2022 10:26 (17), 03/15/2022 10:29 (28), 03/17/2022 14:25 (1)
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