Vulnerability Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Monterey 12.6.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 5.7.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 5.7.1 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.6.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170011/XNU-vm_object-Use-After-Free.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170011/XNU-vm_object-Use-After-Free.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-42801?
CVE-2022-42801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Monterey 12.6.1. An app m...
How severe is CVE-2022-42801?
CVE-2022-42801 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-2022-42801?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.