Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU70254

#VU70254 Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2022-42844

Published: December 14, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70254

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42844

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS

Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

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.

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