CVE-2022-42834
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42834 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.3, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.3, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3. An app may be able to access mail folder attachments through a temporary directory used during compression
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0.0, < 12.6.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42834?
An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.3, macOS Ventura 13, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3. An app may be able to access mail folder attachments through a temporary directory used during compression
How severe is CVE-2022-42834?
CVE-2022-42834 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42834?
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-2022-42834?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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