CVE-2022-46690
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2022-46690 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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-2022-46690?
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. 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 execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-46690?
CVE-2022-46690 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46690?
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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