CVE-2022-42854

MEDIUM

macOS 12.0.0-12.6.1 - Unauthorized Kernel Memory Exposure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to disclose kernel memory.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0018
EPSS Percentile 39.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-200
Status published
Products (2)
apple/macos 13.0
apple/macos 12.0.0 - 12.6.2
Published Dec 15, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026