CVE-2022-42809 Memory corruption in macOS
Processing a maliciously crafted gcx file in macOS may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
- 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-2022-42809?
CVE-2022-42809 is a high-severity memory corruption 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42809?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42809?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-42809 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42809 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j38m-4q67-m9hm.