Apple macOS ppp use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apple macOS. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component ppp. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-42829. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS (Operating System) (affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component ppp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 10/24/2022 as HT213488 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-42829. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

An app with root privileges may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

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

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/11/2022 🔍
10/24/2022 +13 days 🔍
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10/25/2022 +1 days 🔍
04/21/2025 +909 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213488
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42829 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42829
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212136
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 10/25/2022 08:49
Updated: 04/21/2025 23:23
Changes: 10/25/2022 08:49 (16), 10/25/2022 08:53 (28), 11/23/2022 14:54 (3), 11/23/2022 14:59 (10), 04/21/2025 23:23 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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