CVE-2022-42790
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42790 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, macOS Monterey 12.6. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, macOS Monterey 12.6. A user may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7 |
| 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/HT213445Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release 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/HT213445Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release 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-2022-42790?
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, macOS Monterey 12.6. A user may be able to view restricted content from the lock screen.
How severe is CVE-2022-42790?
CVE-2022-42790 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42790?
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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