Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2022-42790

 

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

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

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