CVE-2022-42801

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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Modified - product-security@apple.com

Published

2022-11-01

Last modified

2025-04-22

Weaknesses

CWE-693

Affected products

• Ipados (Apple)
• Iphone Os (Apple)
• Macos (Apple)
• Tvos (Apple)
• Watchos (Apple)

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170011/XNU-vm_object-Use-After-Free.html
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494