CVE-2022-42841

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2. Processing a maliciously crafted package may lead to arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3.0 7.8 HIGH

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CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25	Mailing List Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:13.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

Information

Published : 2022-12-15 11:15

Updated : 2023-01-09 09:00

NVD link : CVE-2022-42841

Mitre link : CVE-2022-42841

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-843

Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

Products Affected

apple

macos

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