CVE-2022-42808
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.00%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42808 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1. A remote user may be able to cause kernel code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.1 |
References
- 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/HT213491Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- 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/HT213491Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42808?
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1. A remote user may be able to cause kernel code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-42808?
CVE-2022-42808 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42808?
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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