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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2022-42809

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. Processing a maliciously crafted gcx file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execu...

Vulnerability Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. Processing a maliciously crafted gcx file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleMacos< 13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-42809?

CVE-2022-42809 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 Ventura 13. Processing a maliciously crafted gcx file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execu...

How severe is CVE-2022-42809?

CVE-2022-42809 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-2022-42809?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.