9.8
CRITICAL
CVE-2022-46723
Apple macOS Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability
Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.1. A remote user may be able to write arbitrary files.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 27, 2023, 8:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 8, 2023, 7:05 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-46723 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apple macos
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2022-46723.

URL Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213493 Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494 Release Notes Vendor Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2022-46723 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Dark Reading
Zero-Click RCE Bug in macOS Calendar Exposes iCloud Data

Source: Bjanka Kadic via Alamy Stock PhotoA zero-click chain of critical-, medium-, and low-severity vulnerabilities in macOS could have allowed attackers to undermine macOS's brand name security prot ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 17, 2024 (2 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Zero-Click Calendar Invite: Critical macOS Vulnerability Chain Uncovered

In a recent analysis, security researcher Mikko Kenttälä exposed a critical zero-click vulnerability chain in macOS, potentially affecting millions of users. This exploit, dubbed the “Zero-Click Calen ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 17, 2024 (2 months ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-46723 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 08, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213493 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213493 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494 Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 11.0 up to (excluding) 11.7.1 *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.0.0 up to (excluding) 12.6.1
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-46723 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-46723 weaknesses.

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.36 }} 0.02%

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0.72412

percentile

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