CVE-2022-46691: Input Validation

Published Dec 13, 2022
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Updated

A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.2, tvOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

Accessibility. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

— Apple

Accounts. This issue was addressed with improved data protection.

— Apple

AMD. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

AMD. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

AppleAVD. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

Credit

Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Tommy Muir@@Muirey03, John Aakerblom@@jaakerblom, Antonio Zekic@@antoniozekic, Weijia Dai@@dwj1210(Momo Security), Ian Beer(Google Project Zero), Felix Poulin-Belanger, pattern-f@@pattern_F_(Ant Security Light), Adam Doupé(ASU SEFCOM), Apple, Adam M., CVE-2022-46716, Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Offensive Security), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), Jiwon Park, Mieszko Wawrzyniak, an anonymous researcher, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), CVE-2022-24836, CVE-2022-29181, KirtiKumar Anandrao Ramchandani, Michael (Biscuit) Thomas, Wojciech Reguła@@_r3ggi(SecuRing), @@real_as3617, Hyeon Park@@tree_segment(Team ApplePIE), Maddie Stone(Google Project Zero), ChengGang Wu(Institute of Computing Technology), Yan Kang(Institute of Computing Technology), YuHao Hu(Institute of Computing Technology), Yue Sun(Institute of Computing Technology), Jiming Wang(Institute of Computing Technology), (Institute of Computing Technology), JiKai Ren(Institute of Computing Technology), Hang Shu(Institute of Computing Technology), Chinese Academy(Sciences), KirtiKumar Anandrao Ramchandani (kirtikumarar.com), hazbinhotel(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Samuel Groß(Google V8 Security), Dohyun Lee@@l33d0hyun(DNSLab at Korea University), Ryan Shin(IAAI SecLab at Korea University), Clément Lecigne(Google's Threat Analysis Group), Thijs Alkemade@@xnyhps(Computest Sector 7), CVE-2022-35252, Linus Henze(Pinauten GmbH), Yonghwi Jin@@jinmo123(Theori), John Balestrieri(Tinrocket), Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Trend Micro), Pan ZhenPeng@@Peterpan0927(STAR Labs SG Pte), ABC Research s.r.o., ABC Research s.r.o, Ned Williamson(Google Project Zero), Nathan Wachholz(Google Project Zero), Dohyun Lee@@l33d0hyun(SSD Secure Disclosure Labs), Korea Univ., Andrey Labunets, Nikita Tarakanov, Zitong Wu(吴梓桐)(Zhuhai No), Xia0o0o0o(W4terDr0p), Sun Yat-sen University, Willy R. Vasquez(The University of Texas at Austin)

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<16.2
16.2
Apple WatchOS<9.2
9.2
Apple macOS Ventura<13.1
13.1
Apple Safari<16.2
16.2
Apple iOS<16.2
16.2
Apple iPadOS<16.2
16.2
Apple iOS<15.7.2
15.7.2
Apple iPadOS<15.7.2
15.7.2
Apple Safari<16.2
Apple iPadOS<15.7.2
Apple iPadOS>=16.0<16.2
Apple iPhone OS<15.7.2
Apple iPhone OS>=16.0<16.2
Apple macOS<13.1
Apple tvOS<16.2
Apple WatchOS<9.2
redhat/webkitgtk<2.38.3
2.38.3
debian/webkit2gtk<2.38.1-1
2.38.1-1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.38.1-1
2.38.1-1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.38.1-1
2.38.1-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.38.1-1
2.38.1-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.38.1-1
2.38.1-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.38.1-1
2.38.1-1
debian/webkit2gtk
2.50.6-1~deb12u22.50.6-1~deb12u12.52.6-1~deb13u12.54.0-1~deb13u32.52.6-12.54.2-2
debian/wpewebkit
2.38.6-12.48.3-12.54.2-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Ventura to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.7.2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.7.2
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/WebKitGTK to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.38.3
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.50.6-1~deb12u2Fixed in 2.50.6-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.52.6-1~deb13u1Fixed in 2.54.0-1~deb13u3Fixed in 2.52.6-1Fixed in 2.54.2-2
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.38.6-1Fixed in 2.48.3-1Fixed in 2.54.2-1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.38.1-1
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.38.1-1
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade curl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.85.0
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.38.1
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.7.2
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.2
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.2
  19. Configuration

    Enable hardened runtime.

    hardened runtime = enabled

Event History

Dec 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 30, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-46691.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is WebKit. A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

3

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The software affected by this vulnerability includes Apple iOS 16.2, Apple iPadOS 16.2, Apple macOS Ventura 13.1, Apple iOS 15.7.2, Apple iPadOS 15.7.2, Apple tvOS 16.2, Apple watchOS 9.2, and Apple Safari 16.2.

4

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update your software to the latest version provided by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability on the official Apple support website at the following links: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531).

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