CVE-2022-42809

HIGH

macOS < 13.0 - Remote Code Execution via Malicious GCX File

Title source: llm

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. Processing a maliciously crafted gcx file may lead to unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0010

EPSS Percentile 27.4%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

Details

CWE

CWE-119

Status published

Products (1)

apple/macos < 13.0

Published Nov 01, 2022

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026