#VU68612 Improper Certificate Validation in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2022-42813

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68612

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42813

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation when handling WKWebView in CFNetwork. A remote attacker can forge a digital certificate, perform MitM attack and compromise the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 16.0 20A362 - 16.0.3 20A392

iPadOS: 16.0 20A362

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.