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OS X update for PackageKit (CVE-2022-42816)

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OS X update for PackageKit (CVE-2022-42816)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
01/10/2024
Created
03/14/2024
Added
03/13/2024
Modified
07/19/2024

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.

Solution(s)

  • apple-osx-upgrade-14_4

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