#VU70248 Input validation error in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2022-42846
Published: December 13, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70248
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42846
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Graphics Driver when processing video files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted video file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.