Vulnerability identifier: #VU85363

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48618

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

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 local application to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within the OS kernel. A local application or user with arbitrary read and write capability can bypass Pointer Authentication and compromise the affected system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.7 19H12

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.7 19H12

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.