CVE-2022-42789
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42789 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in code signature validation was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue in code signature validation was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42789?
An issue in code signature validation was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6. An app may be able to access user-sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2022-42789?
CVE-2022-42789 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42789?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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