What is CVE-2022-42838?

CVE-2022-42838 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2023-02-27.

How severe is CVE-2022-42838?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple macOS

CVE-2022-42838

An issue with app access to camera data was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. A camera extension may be able to continue receiving video after the app which activated was closed.

EPSS: 0.002 (13.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apple Macos — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-672 — Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release

References

product-security@apple.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42838?: CVE-2022-42838 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2023-02-27.
How severe is CVE-2022-42838?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.