Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2022-42790
Published: October 25, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU68674
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42790
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in the Sidecar. An attacker with physical access to device can view restricted content from the lock screen.
Affected software
macOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
How to mitigate CVE-2022-42790
Install updates from vendor's website.
macOS - addressed in versions 13.0 22A380, 11.7 20G817, 12.6 21G115
iPadOS - addressed in versions 15.7 19H12, 16.0 20A362
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 15.7 19H12, 16.0 20A362
iPadOS - addressed in versions 15.7 19H12, 16.0 20A362
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 15.7 19H12, 16.0 20A362