CVE-2022-42801

Name: CVE-2022-42801
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-01T20:15:23.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-693

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: Nov 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42801?

How severe is CVE-2022-42801?

CVE-2022-42801 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42801?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST