CVE-2022-42801
Last modified
CVE-2022-42801 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Monterey 12.6.1. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Monterey 12.6.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 5.7.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 5.7.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170011/XNU-vm_object-Use-After-Free.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170011/XNU-vm_object-Use-After-Free.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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