Vulnerability Description
An access issue existed with privileged API calls. This issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 16.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 16.2 |
| 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/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/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/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/HT213535Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-42849?
CVE-2022-42849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An access issue existed with privileged API calls. This issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. A user may be able to...
How severe is CVE-2022-42849?
CVE-2022-42849 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-2022-42849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.