Vulnerability Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
7.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213446Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213446Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-42791?
CVE-2022-42791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-42791?
CVE-2022-42791 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-42791?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.