#VU70255 Improper access control in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2022-42849
Published: December 14, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70255
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-2022-42849
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local 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 local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions to the privileged API within the Software Update component. A local application can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.