CVE-2022-42837
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.06%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42837 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue existed in the parsing of URLs. This issue was addressed with improved input validation. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue existed in the parsing of URLs. This issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, watchOS 9.2. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary 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 | >= 15.0, < 15.7.2 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 16.0, < 16.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 15.0, < 15.7.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 16.0, < 16.2 |
| Apple | Macos | 13.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42837?
An issue existed in the parsing of URLs. This issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, watchOS 9.2. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-42837?
CVE-2022-42837 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42837?
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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