CVE-2022-42840

Reference Links

• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/21
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/24
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/25
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530 (Advisory)
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531 (Advisory)
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532 (Advisory)
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213533 (Advisory)
• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213534 (Advisory)
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213532
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213530
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213534
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213533
• https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213531

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• HT213532
• HT213530
• HT213534
• HT213533
• HT213531

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2022-42843
• CVE-2022-42858
• CVE-2022-42847
• CVE-2022-42865
• CVE-2022-42854
• CVE-2022-42853
• CVE-2022-42859
• CVE-2022-35252
• CVE-2022-32942
• CVE-2022-46720
• CVE-2022-46710
• CVE-2022-46693
• CVE-2022-42864
• CVE-2022-46690
• CVE-2022-46697
• CVE-2022-42837
• CVE-2022-46689
• CVE-2022-46701
• CVE-2022-42842
• CVE-2022-42861
• CVE-2022-42845
• CVE-2022-48618
• CVE-2022-42839
• CVE-2022-46716
• CVE-2022-46704
• CVE-2022-32943
• CVE-2022-42840
• CVE-2022-42855
• CVE-2022-42862
• CVE-2022-24836
• CVE-2022-29181
• CVE-2022-46695
• CVE-2022-46718
• CVE-2022-46703
• CVE-2022-42866
• CVE-2022-32919
• CVE-2022-46725
• CVE-2022-46705
• CVE-2022-42867
• CVE-2022-46691
• CVE-2022-46692
• CVE-2022-42852
• CVE-2022-46696
• CVE-2022-46700
• CVE-2022-46698
• CVE-2022-46699
• CVE-2022-42863
• CVE-2022-42856
• CVE-2022-42841
• CVE-2022-46717
• CVE-2022-46694
• CVE-2022-42848
• CVE-2022-46702
• CVE-2022-42850
• CVE-2022-42846
• CVE-2022-42851
• CVE-2022-42844
• CVE-2022-42849
• CVE-2022-42821
• CVE-2022-40303
• CVE-2022-40304
• CVE-2023-23496

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the vulnerability ID associated with this issue and how severe is it?

  The vulnerability ID associated with this issue is CVE-2022-42840 and its severity is not specified.

• What software products are affected by this vulnerability?

  The following Apple software products are affected: Apple iOS versions up to 16.2, Apple iPadOS versions up to 16.2, Apple iOS versions up to 15.7.2, Apple iPadOS versions up to 15.7.2, Apple macOS Ventura versions up to 13.1, Apple macOS Big Sur versions up to 11.7.2, and Apple macOS Monterey versions up to 12.6.2.

• How was this vulnerability addressed?

  This vulnerability was addressed by improving memory handling in ppp.

• How can I fix this vulnerability?

  To fix this vulnerability, update your Apple software products to the recommended versions specified in the Apple support documents: [link1], [link2], [link3].

• Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

  You can find more information about this vulnerability in the following Apple support documents: [link1], [link2], [link3].