CVE-2022-42819
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42819 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42819?
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.7, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12.6. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
How severe is CVE-2022-42819?
CVE-2022-42819 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-2022-42819?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-42819?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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