gsd-2022-42840
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:19
Details
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2022-42840


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      "lastModifiedDate": "2023-01-09T17:00Z",
      "publishedDate": "2022-12-15T19:15Z"
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