Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-42854?
CVE-2022-42854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2022-42854?
CVE-2022-42854 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-42854?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Macos.