CVE-2022-42821
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 3.90%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42821 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS Ventura 13. EPSS estimates a 3.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS Ventura 13. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42821?
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS Ventura 13. An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks.
How severe is CVE-2022-42821?
CVE-2022-42821 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42821?
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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