high
7.8
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2022-42801

First published: Mon Oct 24 2022(Updated: )

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Monterey 12.6.1. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
<13
13
Apple iOS<16.1
16.1
Apple iPadOS<16
16
Apple iOS<15.7.1
15.7.1
Apple iPadOS<15.7.1
15.7.1
Apple watchOS<9.1
9.1
Apple tvOS<16.1
16.1
Apple macOS Monterey<12.6.1
12.6.1
Apple iPadOS<5.7.1
Apple iPhone OS<5.7.1
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.6.1
Apple tvOS<16.1
Apple watchOS<9.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-42801.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes Apple iOS up to version 16.1, Apple iPadOS up to version 16, Apple macOS Monterey up to version 12.6.1, Apple iOS up to version 15.7.1, Apple iPadOS up to version 15.7.1, Apple tvOS up to version 16.1, Apple macOS Ventura up to version 13, and Apple watchOS up to version 9.1.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-42801?

    The severity of CVE-2022-42801 is not mentioned.

  • How can I fix this vulnerability?

    To fix this vulnerability, update your Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS Monterey, Apple tvOS, Apple macOS Ventura, and Apple watchOS to the latest available versions.

  • Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

    You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Apple support website at the following URLs: - [support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213494) - [support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489) - [support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491)

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