CVE-2022-46697
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2022-46697 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | < 13.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-46697?
An out-of-bounds access issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-46697?
CVE-2022-46697 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46697?
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-2022-46697?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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