CVE-2022-46694

Description

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. Parsing a maliciously crafted video file may lead to kernel code execution.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
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Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
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
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536 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
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46694?
CVE-2022-46694 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-46694?
To fix CVE-2022-46694, 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-2022-46694 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-46694 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-2022-46694?
CVE-2022-46694 affects Apple tvOS, Apple tvOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS.
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