CVE-2022-42828 Memory corruption in macOS

High 8.8 Published Updated

An app can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to improper memory handling in macOS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-42828?

CVE-2022-42828 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 14 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42828?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Macos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42828?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42828 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-2022-42828 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42828 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Macos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cq34-6288-fvwc.

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