CVE-2022-42801

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
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Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
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References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490 release notes vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170011/XNU-vm_object-Use-After-Free.html vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42801?
CVE-2022-42801 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42801?
To fix CVE-2022-42801, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-42801 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42801 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-42801?
CVE-2022-42801 affects Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple tvOS, Apple tvOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS.
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