CVE-2022-42841

high

Description

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2. Processing a maliciously crafted package may lead to arbitrary code execution.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2022-12-15

Updated: 2026-06-17

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

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