CVE-2022-26765
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26765 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8.6, tvOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8.6, tvOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5. A malicious attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.5 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.5 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26765?
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8.6, tvOS 15.5, macOS Monterey 12.4, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5. A malicious attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication.
How severe is CVE-2022-26765?
CVE-2022-26765 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26765?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-26765?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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