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CVE-2022-46704: Input Validation

First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Credit: Mickey Jin @patch1t Offensive SecurityCsaba Fitzl @theevilbit Offensive Security product-security@apple.com Adam Doupé ASU SEFCOMApple Adam M. CVE-2022-46716 Jiwon Park Mieszko Wawrzyniak an anonymous researcher Ivan Fratric Google Project ZeroMickey Jin @patch1t CVE-2022-24836 CVE-2022-29181 KirtiKumar Anandrao Ramchandani Michael (Biscuit) Thomas Wojciech Reguła @_r3ggi SecuRing @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 GroupThijs Alkemade @xnyhps Computest Sector 7Tommy 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-2022-46704?

    CVE-2022-46704 is a logic issue in PackageKit that was addressed with improved state management.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes Apple macOS Ventura up to version 13.1, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.7.2, and Apple macOS Monterey up to version 12.6.2.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-46704?

    The severity of CVE-2022-46704 is not mentioned in the provided information.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-46704?

    To fix CVE-2022-46704, update your operating system to the recommended versions: Apple macOS Ventura 13.1, Apple macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, or Apple macOS Monterey 12.6.2.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46704?

    More information about CVE-2022-46704 can be found on the Apple support page: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532) [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533) [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534).

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