How severe is CVE-2022-47965?

CVE-2022-47965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-47965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-47965?

CVE-2022-47965 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2022-47965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-47965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-50683.

When was CVE-2022-47965 published?

CVE-2022-47965 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-47965

CVE-2022-47965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-50683
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-47965?: The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-47965?: CVE-2022-47965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-47965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-47965?: CVE-2022-47965 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-47965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2022-47965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-47965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-50683.
When was CVE-2022-47965 published?: CVE-2022-47965 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

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