CVE-2022-43454
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2022-43454 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/102741Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/102807Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/102808Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/102836Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-43454?
A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-43454?
CVE-2022-43454 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43454?
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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