CVE-2022-42841

Description

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.

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533	release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25	third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23	third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42841?: CVE-2022-42841 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42841?: To fix CVE-2022-42841, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-42841 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42841 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-42841?: CVE-2022-42841 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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Description

Category

CWE-843 – Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

References

Frequently Asked Questions