Apple macOS Accelerate Framework memory allocation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS. This affects an unknown function of the component Accelerate Framework. The manipulation results in memory allocation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-42795. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (affected version not known). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Accelerate Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory allocation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-789. The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 10/24/2022 by ryuzaki as HT213488 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-42795. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

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Class: Memory allocation
CWE: CWE-789 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/11/2022 🔍
10/24/2022 +13 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213488
Researcher: ryuzaki
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42795 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42795
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212088
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/25/2022 08:18
Updated: 04/22/2025 21:27
Changes: 10/25/2022 08:18 (17), 10/25/2022 08:22 (28), 11/23/2022 08:27 (3), 11/23/2022 08:30 (11), 04/22/2025 21:27 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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