CVE-2022-46701
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2022-46701 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2. Connecting to a malicious NFS server may lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | >= 16.0, < 16.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 16.0, < 16.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 13.0, < 13.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.2 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-46701?
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2. Connecting to a malicious NFS server may lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-46701?
CVE-2022-46701 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46701?
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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