CVE-2022-42853

An access issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213533
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213533

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Apr 2025, 15:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CWE		CWE-284

Information

Published : 2022-12-15 19:15

Updated : 2025-04-21 15:15

NVD link : CVE-2022-42853

Mitre link : CVE-2022-42853

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-42853

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

macos

CWE

NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-284

Improper Access Control

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