CVE-2022-46713 Race condition in macOS
A race condition allows an app to modify protected parts of the file system, requiring an OS upgrade to fix.
- 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-2022-46713?
CVE-2022-46713 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, published on 27 Feb 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
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.1. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46713?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46713?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-46713 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-46713 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-46713 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Macos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28m7-9rvj-93mc.