CVE-2022-42834 Information disclosure in macOS
A local application can access mail folder attachments via a temporary directory, leading to information disclosure on macOS systems.
- 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-2022-42834?
CVE-2022-42834 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 23 Jun 2023. 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 access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.3, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3. An app may be able to access mail folder attachments through a temporary directory used during compression
Weakness: CWE-552
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42834?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42834?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42834 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-42834 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42834 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwp2-83mh-qj49.