Apple macOS up to 13.2.1 curl use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple macOS up to 13.2.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component curl. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-43552. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS up to 13.2.1 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component curl. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was shared 03/27/2023 as HT213670 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-43552. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

Multiple issues in curl

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211153 (Fedora 37 : curl (2022-d7ee33d4ad)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 13.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

Multiple issues were addressed by updating curl.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (211153). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 211153
Nessus Name: Fedora 37 : curl (2022-d7ee33d4ad)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 13.3

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10/20/2022 🔍
03/27/2023 +158 days 🔍
03/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/29/2023 +2 days 🔍
11/15/2024 +597 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213670
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-43552 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-43552
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-224404
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 03/29/2023 15:16
Updated: 11/15/2024 04:21
Changes: 03/29/2023 15:16 (18), 03/29/2023 15:19 (27), 04/19/2023 10:51 (2), 04/19/2023 10:57 (12), 10/27/2024 16:55 (26), 11/15/2024 04:21 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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