CVE-2022-26775

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation

Critical · published May 26, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An integer overflow in your macOS could let an attacker crash your app, or worse, run their own code! Talk about a party crasher! 🎉 This vulnerability is like a soda bottle shaking uncontrollably until it bursts, causing a mess everywhere. If the input validation isn't tight enough, it can lead to unexpected explosions in your applications. An attacker could exploit this flaw to bring your applications to a standstill or execute malicious code at will. This is absolutely devastating, as it can compromise system integrity and pave the way for further attacks.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a soda bottle shaking uncontrollably until it bursts, causing a mess everywhere. If the input validation isn't tight enough, it can lead to unexpected explosions in your applications. The integer overflow occurs due to insufficient input validation, allowing malicious inputs to push the application beyond its limits, resulting in unexpected behavior.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to bring your applications to a standstill or execute malicious code at will. This is absolutely devastating, as it can compromise system integrity and pave the way for further attacks. Update your system to Security Update 2022-004 Catalina or macOS Monterey 12.4 immediately. Regularly audit your applications for proper input validation to prevent similar issues in the future. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your systems! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02126 · 81.8th percentile
Published
2022-05-26T19:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAY 19:29Z
    An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation
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