CVE-2022-42801 : A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16

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.

Published 2022-11-01 20:15:23

Updated 2022-12-02 22:45:04

Source Apple Inc.

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Execute code

Products affected by CVE-2022-42801

Apple » Iphone Os
Versions before (<) 5.7.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Watchos
Versions before (<) 9.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Tvos
Versions before (<) 16.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Macos
Versions from including (>=) 12.0 and before (<) 12.6.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Apple » Ipados
Versions before (<) 5.7.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-42801

EPSS FAQ

0.19%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 57 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2022-42801

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	NIST
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

References for CVE-2022-42801

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494

About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6.1 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489

About the security content of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490

About the security content of iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170011/XNU-vm_object-Use-After-Free.html

XNU vm_object Use-After-Free ≈ Packet Storm
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488

About the security content of macOS Ventura 13 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492

About the security content of tvOS 16.1 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491

About the security content of watchOS 9.1 - Apple Support
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url

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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-42801

Products affected by CVE-2022-42801

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-42801

CVSS scores for CVE-2022-42801

References for CVE-2022-42801