CVE-2022-46706

HIGH

macOS - Code Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-003 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.3, macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0003
EPSS Percentile 8.7%
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-843
Status published
Products (2)
apple/mac_os_x 10.15.7 (15 CPE variants)
apple/macos 11.0 - 11.6.5
Published Aug 14, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026