CVE-2022-42861
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42861 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7.2 |
| Apple | Ipados | >= 16.0, < 16.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 16.0, < 16.2 |
| Apple | Macos | < 12.6.2 |
| Apple | Macos | 13.0 |
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
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing 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/HT213533Release 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
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing 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/HT213533Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42861?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
How severe is CVE-2022-42861?
CVE-2022-42861 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42861?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-42861?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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