Type Confusion Vulnerability in Apple macOS and Catalina Products
CVE-2022-46706

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Mac OS
Security Update - Catalina
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2023

Summary

A type confusion issue has been identified in Apple’s macOS platforms, where an application could potentially execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. This vulnerability affects users of macOS Monterey 12.3 and macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. The problem arises from improper state handling, which has been addressed in Security Update 2022-003 for Catalina. Users are recommended to update to the latest versions to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

macOS < 12.3

macOS < 11.6

Security Update - Catalina < 2022

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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