CVE-2022-42823
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.41%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42823 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, Safari 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, Safari 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/04/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213495Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5273Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5274Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/04/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213495Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5273Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5274Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42823?
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, Safari 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-42823?
CVE-2022-42823 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42823?
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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