#VU70516 Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2022-42838

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#VU70516 Improper access control in macOS - CVE-2022-42838

Published: December 28, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU70516
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42838
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in CoreMedia. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions and continue receiving video after the app, which activated the video stream, was closed.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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