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CVE-2022-42791: Race Condition

First published: Mon Sep 12 2022(Updated: )

A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Credit: Mickey Jin @patch1t Trend MicroMickey Jin @patch1t Trend Micro product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS<16
16
<13
13
Apple iPhone OS<16.0
Apple macOS<13.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-42791?

    CVE-2022-42791 is a vulnerability related to race condition in the software update process, which has been addressed with improved state handling.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-42791?

    The vulnerability affects users of Apple iOS versions up to (but not including) 16 and macOS Ventura versions up to (but not including) 13.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-42791?

    The severity of CVE-2022-42791 is not provided in the information provided.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-42791 on Apple iOS?

    To fix CVE-2022-42791 on Apple iOS, update your device to the latest version of iOS, which is 16 or later.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-42791 on macOS Ventura?

    To fix CVE-2022-42791 on macOS Ventura, update your device to the latest version of macOS Ventura, which is 13 or later.

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