CVE-2022-42789 Security feature bypass in macOS
An app can bypass code signature validation to access user-sensitive data on macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-42789?
CVE-2022-42789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue in code signature validation was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42789?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42789?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42789 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-42789 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42789 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mpjg-5mfj-5233.