CVE-2022-42854 (GCVE-0-2022-42854)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-12-15 00:00 – Updated: 2025-04-21 14:56
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Summary
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.
Severity ?
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • An app may be able to disclose kernel memory
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Apple macOS Affected: unspecified , < 13.1 (custom)
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