CVE-2022-42842

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.50% Top 20%
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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/HT213535 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533 release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42842?
CVE-2022-42842 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42842?
To fix CVE-2022-42842, 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-2022-42842 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-42842 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-42842?
CVE-2022-42842 affects Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple tvOS, Apple tvOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS.
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