Vulnerability Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. A remote user may be able to cause kernel code execution.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.2 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.7.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 16.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 9.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing 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
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530Release 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
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-42842?
CVE-2022-42842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. A remot...
How severe is CVE-2022-42842?
CVE-2022-42842 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-42842?
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.