Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU70254

Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2022-42844

Published: December 14, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70254

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42844

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in the OS kernel. A local application can break out of its sandbox.

Apple iOS
iPadOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

Apple iOS - update to 16.2 20C65
iPadOS - update to 16.2 20C65