CVE-2022-42840
High
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Apple Ipados
PublishedDec 15, 2022
First seenDec 15, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-787Out-of-bounds write
How to fix
Update
- apple ipados15.7.2, 16.2 or later
- apple iphone_os15.7.2, 16.2 or later
- apple macos11.7.2, 12.6.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple ipados | v < 15.7.2, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.2 | 15.7.2, 16.2 |
| apple iphone_os | v < 15.7.2, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.2 | 15.7.2, 16.2 |
| apple macos | 11.0 ≤ v < 11.7.2, 12.0.0 ≤ v < 12.6.2, 13.0 | 11.7.2, 12.6.2 |
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