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CVE-2022-26706 is an access-control vulnerability in Apple LaunchServices that allows a sandboxed process to circumvent sandbox restrictions. A demonstrated macOS exploit combines Microsoft Word's permission to write specially prefixed files with the open utility's --stdin option to execute Python code outside Word's App Sandbox. Passing code through standard input bypasses the quarantine restriction that otherwise prevents direct execution of the dropped script. Apple addressed the issue by adding sandbox restrictions on third-party applications.
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A sandbox escape vulnerability in macOS that could allow malicious code to break out of the isolation layer, potentially undermining the security provided by sandboxing technologies.
An access-control vulnerability in LaunchServices that may allow a sandboxed process to bypass sandbox restrictions.
A macOS App Sandbox escape vulnerability that allows specially crafted code to bypass sandbox restrictions and execute unrestricted commands on the system, potentially enabling elevated privileges or additional payload installation.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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