CVE-2022-42805

An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2022-12-15 19:15

Updated : 2025-04-21 17:15

NVD link : CVE-2022-42805

Mitre link : CVE-2022-42805

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-42805

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

ipados
iphone_os
macos

CWE

CWE-190

Integer Overflow or Wraparound

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