CVE-2022-42839
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42839 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1. 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:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.2 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.1 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42839?
This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
How severe is CVE-2022-42839?
CVE-2022-42839 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42839?
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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