CVE-2022-46709

Name: CVE-2022-46709
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-10T19:15:07.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46709 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.0

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46709?

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

How severe is CVE-2022-46709?

CVE-2022-46709 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46709?

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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Source: NVD / NIST