Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU70208

Improper Privilege Management in macOS - CVE-2022-42859

Published: December 13, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70208

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42859

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management within CoreServices. A local application can bypass Privacy preferences.

macOS
watchOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 13.1 22C65
watchOS - update to 9.2 20S361
iPadOS - update to 16.2 20C65
Apple iOS - update to 16.2 20C65