CVE-2022-42837
Critical
Description
An issue existed in the parsing of URLs. This issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, watchOS 9.2. A remote user may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Ipados
PublishedDec 15, 2022
First seenDec 15, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-20Improper input validation
How to fix
Update
- apple ipados15.7.2, 16.2 or later
- apple iphone_os15.7.2, 16.2 or later
- apple watchos9.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | 15.0 ≤ v < 15.7.2, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.2 | 15.7.2, 16.2 |
| apple iphone_os | 15.0 ≤ v < 15.7.2, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.2 | 15.7.2, 16.2 |
| apple macos | 13.0 | — |
| apple watchos | v < 9.2 | 9.2 |
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