ID:8757 - Exploit for Race condition in macOS - CVE-2022-42864

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ID:8757 - Exploit for Race condition in macOS - CVE-2022-42864

Published: January 22, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU70211
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42864
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
macOS

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in IOHIDFamily. A local application can exploit the race and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.