CVE-2022-46722
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2022-46722 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 Ventura 13. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | <= 9.0 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 13.0 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-46722?
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
How severe is CVE-2022-46722?
CVE-2022-46722 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46722?
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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