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CVE-2022-26690: Race Condition

First published: Mon Mar 14 2022(Updated: )

Description: A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Credit: Mickey Jin @patch1t Trend Micro product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Monterey<12.3
12.3
Apple macOS>=12.0.0<12.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-26690?

    CVE-2022-26690 is a vulnerability in PackageKit that was addressed with additional validation.

  • How does CVE-2022-26690 affect macOS Monterey?

    CVE-2022-26690 affects macOS Monterey version up to but excluding 12.3.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-26690?

    The severity of CVE-2022-26690 is not specified in the information provided.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-26690?

    To fix CVE-2022-26690, update your macOS Monterey to version 12.3.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-26690?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-26690 at the following reference link: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183)

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