Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-32942?
CVE-2022-32942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel ...
How severe is CVE-2022-32942?
CVE-2022-32942 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-32942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.