CVE-2026-6891
Symbolic Link Handling Flaw in My Image Garden for macOS
Publication date: 2026-05-29
Last updated on: 2026-05-29
Assigner: Canon Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| canon | my_image_garden | to 3.6.8 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the installer of My Image Garden for macOS Version 3.6.8 or earlier. It involves improper handling and validation of symbolic links during the installation process. A local attacker who has login privileges can exploit this by creating a specially crafted symbolic link. This exploitation allows the attacker to modify the permissions of files or directories that they would not normally be authorized to change.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow a local attacker with login access to escalate their privileges by changing file or directory permissions improperly. This could lead to unauthorized modification of files, potentially compromising system integrity or security. Although the attacker must already have local login privileges, the ability to alter permissions on files they normally cannot access increases the risk of further exploitation or data manipulation.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should download and install the latest version of My Image Garden for macOS, specifically version 3.6.8a, which addresses the improper handling of symbolic links during installation.
This update fixes the issue that could allow a local attacker with login privileges to exploit a specially crafted symbolic link to modify file permissions improperly.
Users can obtain the updated installer from the official Canon software download page.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.