CVE-2022-42848

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, tvOS 16.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530 release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531 release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/21 third party advisory mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42848?
CVE-2022-42848 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42848?
To fix CVE-2022-42848, 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-2022-42848 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42848 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-2022-42848?
CVE-2022-42848 affects Apple tvOS, Apple tvOS, Apple tvOS.
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