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CVE-2022-42857

First published: Mon May 16 2022(Updated: )

** REJECT ** DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultIDs: none. Reason: This candidate was in a CNA pool that was not assigned to any issues during 2022. Notes: none.

Credit: Mickey Jin @patch1t cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Monterey<12.4
12.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-42857?

    CVE-2022-42857 is a vulnerability in System Preferences on macOS Monterey 12.4 that allows for symlink validation bypass.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-42857?

    The severity of CVE-2022-42857 is not provided.

  • How does CVE-2022-42857 affect macOS Monterey?

    CVE-2022-42857 affects macOS Monterey 12.4 by allowing symlink validation bypass in System Preferences.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-42857?

    To fix CVE-2022-42857, update your macOS Monterey to version 12.4 or later by following the instructions provided by Apple in their support article.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42857?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-42857 in the Apple support article at the following link: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257)

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