CVE-2022-42821 Security feature bypass in macOS
An attacker can bypass Gatekeeper security checks on macOS, allowing unauthorized applications to run without proper verification.
- 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-2022-42821?
CVE-2022-42821 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 15 Dec 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
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS Ventura 13. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42821?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42821?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42821 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-42821 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42821 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2675-54p5-24ww.