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CVE-2022-42838
- Severity: low (CVSS 3.3 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2023-02-27 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-672
Description
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.
Affected products
- Apple macOS: before 13.0 — fixed in 13.0
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Apple macOS 13.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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