CVE-2022-42866
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42866 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.2 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release 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/23Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release 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-2022-42866?
The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. An app may be able to read sensitive location information.
How severe is CVE-2022-42866?
CVE-2022-42866 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42866?
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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