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CVE-2022-42841: Input Validation

First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )

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.

Credit: Thijs Alkemade @xnyhps Computest Sector 7 product-security@apple.com an anonymous researcher @real_as3617 Hyeon Park @tree_segment Team ApplePIEMaddie Stone Google Project ZeroChengGang Wu Institute of Computing TechnologyYan Kang Institute of Computing TechnologyYuHao Hu Institute of Computing TechnologyYue Sun Institute of Computing TechnologyJiming Wang Institute of Computing Technology Institute of Computing TechnologyJiKai Ren Institute of Computing TechnologyHang Shu Institute of Computing TechnologyChinese Academy SciencesKirtiKumar Anandrao Ramchandani (kirtikumarar.com) hazbinhotel Trend Micro Zero Day InitiativeSamuel Groß Google V8 SecurityDohyun Lee @l33d0hyun DNSLab at Korea UniversityRyan Shin IAAI SecLab at Korea UniversityClément Lecigne Google's Threat Analysis GroupMickey Jin @patch1t CVE-2022-24836 CVE-2022-29181 KirtiKumar Anandrao Ramchandani Michael (Biscuit) Thomas Wojciech Reguła @_r3ggi SecuRingAdam M. Adam Doupé ASU SEFCOMApple CVE-2022-46716 Mickey Jin @patch1t Offensive SecurityCsaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive SecurityJiwon Park Mieszko Wawrzyniak Ivan Fratric Google Project ZeroTommy Muir @Muirey03 John Aakerblom @jaakerblom Antonio Zekic @antoniozekic Weijia Dai @dwj1210 Momo SecurityIan Beer Google Project ZeroFelix Poulin-Belanger pattern-f @pattern_F_ Ant Security LightABC Research s.r.o. Pan ZhenPeng @Peterpan0927 STAR Labs SG PteMickey Jin @patch1t Trend MicroCVE-2022-35252 Linus Henze Pinauten GmbHYonghwi Jin @jinmo123 TheoriJohn Balestrieri Tinrocket

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<11.7.2
11.7.2
macOS<12.6.2
12.6.2
macOS Ventura<13.1
13.1
macOS>=11.0<11.7.2
macOS>=12.0.0<12.6.2
macOS=13.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-42841?

    CVE-2022-42841 is a type confusion issue that has been addressed with improved checks.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2022-42841?

    CVE-2022-42841 affects Apple macOS Ventura version up to exclusive 13.1, Apple macOS Big Sur version up to exclusive 11.7.2, and Apple macOS Monterey version up to exclusive 12.6.2.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-42841?

    To fix CVE-2022-42841, update your Apple macOS Ventura to version 13.1, update your Apple macOS Big Sur to version 11.7.2, or update your Apple macOS Monterey to version 12.6.2.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42841?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-42841 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532), [Reference 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533), [Reference 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534).

  • What company is responsible for addressing CVE-2022-42841?

    Apple is responsible for addressing CVE-2022-42841.

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