Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-42791 is an Apple macOS kernel-level code execution issue caused by a race condition. A malicious app may be able to gain kernel privileges. The source bundle identifies macOS Ventura 13 as fixing the issue. Business risk is highest for unmanaged or outdated Macs where users can run untrusted software.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint patching issue, especially for fleets with outdated or user-managed Macs. The urgency comes from potential kernel privilege execution, not from confirmed active exploitation in the provided sources.
Technical view
Apple describes a race condition fixed with improved state handling. The CVSS vector is local, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The weakness maps to CWE-362. Affected macOS versions are not specified in the source bundle beyond Apple macOS.
Likely exposure
Exposure likely exists on Apple macOS systems that have not received the vendor update addressing CVE-2022-42791. The source bundle does not identify exact vulnerable macOS version ranges, so asset validation should compare installed versions against Apple’s referenced security advisories.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. CVSS indicates exploitation is local, requires user interaction, and is high complexity. The stated impact is severe because successful exploitation may execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to Apple and CVE records. The affected version range, component name, and exploit details are not provided in the bundle. Do not assume exploitation in the wild. Validation should focus on vendor advisory mapping and endpoint patch state.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the Apple security update identified in the referenced advisories.
- Confirm affected Macs are upgraded to macOS Ventura 13 where applicable.
- Check Apple guidance for supported update paths on older macOS releases.
- Limit execution of untrusted applications until systems are updated.
- Prioritize unmanaged endpoints and high-risk user populations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory macOS endpoints and record installed OS versions.
- Compare installed versions with Apple’s CVE-2022-42791 security advisories.
- Verify endpoint management reports successful installation of the relevant Apple update.
- Review controls that restrict untrusted app execution on unpatched Macs.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H15.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213446CVE reference
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488CVE reference
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.