CVE-2022-42849

An access issue existed with privileged API calls. This issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. A user may be able to elevate privileges.

CVSS v3.0 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

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/HT213530	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20	Mailing List Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos::::::::

Information

Published : 2022-12-15 11:15

Updated : 2023-01-09 08:55

NVD link : CVE-2022-42849

Mitre link : CVE-2022-42849

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

Products Affected

apple

watchos
iphone_os
tvos
ipados

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7.8 /10