CVE-2022-42818
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42818 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. A user in a privileged network position may be able to track user activity.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 12.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213444Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213444Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42818?
This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. A user in a privileged network position may be able to track user activity.
How severe is CVE-2022-42818?
CVE-2022-42818 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42818?
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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