CVE-2022-42826
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42826 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, Safari 16.1. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, Safari 16.1. 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 | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk\+ | < 2.40.1 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213495Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213495Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42826?
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, Safari 16.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-42826?
CVE-2022-42826 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42826?
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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