CVE-2022-42847

HIGH

macOS < 13.1 - Out-of-bounds Write to Kernel Memory

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0022
EPSS Percentile 43.9%
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-787
Status published
Products (1)
apple/macos < 13.1
Published Dec 15, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026