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Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-26730 is an Apple macOS image-processing flaw. A maliciously crafted image containing an ICC color profile could trigger memory corruption and potentially run code on the Mac after user interaction. Apple says the issue was fixed in macOS Ventura 13 through improved input validation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for macOS fleets because the impact is arbitrary code execution, but urgency is lower than a confirmed exploited KEV issue.
Technical view
The flaw is a CWE-787 memory corruption issue in ICC profile processing. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Successful exploitation may allow arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is primarily macOS systems that have not received the Ventura 13 fix or applicable Apple security update. The source bundle does not identify exact affected macOS versions beyond unspecified macOS.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. Exploitation requires processing a malicious image.
Researcher notes
Sources identify the vulnerable component as ICC profile processing but do not provide crash details, affected build ranges, or exploit indicators. Validation should focus on patch state and defensive telemetry, not proof-of-concept reproduction.
Mitigation direction
- Update macOS to Ventura 13 or the applicable Apple-fixed release.
- Prioritize Macs used for email, messaging, browsing, or image handling.
- Limit opening images from untrusted sources until systems are updated.
- Check Apple guidance for any additional version-specific remediation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS versions across managed endpoints.
- Confirm Ventura 13 or later applicable security updates are installed.
- Review endpoint telemetry for suspicious image-processing crashes or alerts.
- Verify user-facing image workflows are covered by patch compliance reporting.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488CVE reference
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