Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.7.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.7.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/21Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/21Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-42840?
CVE-2022-42840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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. A...
How severe is CVE-2022-42840?
CVE-2022-42840 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-2022-42840?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.