Vulnerability Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, macOS Monterey 12.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.5 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167517/XNU-Flow-Divert-Race-Condition-Use-AThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167517/XNU-Flow-Divert-Race-Condition-Use-AThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213253Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213254Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213258Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-26757?
CVE-2022-26757 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.5, iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, watchOS 8.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6, ...
How severe is CVE-2022-26757?
CVE-2022-26757 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-26757?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos.