#VU68667 Information disclosure in macOS - CVE-2022-42818

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68667

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42818

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient data protection in Notes. A remote attacker on the local network can track user activity.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: before 13.0, 13.0

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.