First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )
Software Update. An access issue existed with privileged API calls. This issue was addressed with additional restrictions.
Credit: Mickey Jin @patch1t Mickey Jin @patch1t Mickey Jin @patch1t product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iPadOS | <16.2 | |
Apple iPhone OS | <16.2 | |
Apple tvOS | <16.2 | |
Apple watchOS | <9.2 | |
Apple tvOS | <16.2 | 16.2 |
<9.2 | 9.2 | |
Apple iOS | <16.2 | 16.2 |
Apple iPadOS | <16.2 | 16.2 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2022-42849 is a vulnerability related to an access issue with privileged API calls in various Apple software, including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
CVE-2022-42849 affects Apple devices running iOS up to version 16.2, iPadOS up to version 16.2, watchOS up to version 9.2, and tvOS up to version 16.2.
The severity of CVE-2022-42849 is not mentioned in the provided information.
To fix CVE-2022-42849, you should update your Apple device to the latest available software version.
You can find more information about CVE-2022-42849 on the Apple support website. References: [1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530), [2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536), [3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535).