CVE-2022-46698: Input Validation

Published Dec 13, 2022
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Updated

A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.2, tvOS 16.2, iCloud for Windows 14.1, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may disclose sensitive user information.

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

Dohyun Lee@@l33d0hyun(SSD Secure Disclosure Labs), Korea Univ., 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), 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

23 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<16.2
16.2
Apple WatchOS<9.2
9.2
Apple iCloud for Windows<14.1
14.1
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 Icloud Windows<14.0
Apple Safari<16.2
Apple iPadOS<16.2
Apple iPhone OS<16.2
Apple macOS<13.1
Apple tvOS<16.2
Apple WatchOS<9.2
redhat/webkitgtk<2.38.3
2.38.3
debian/webkit2gtk<2.38.3-1
2.38.3-1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.38.3-1
2.38.3-1
debian/webkit2gtk<2.38.3-1
2.38.3-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.38.3-1
2.38.3-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.38.3-1
2.38.3-1
debian/wpewebkit<2.38.3-1
2.38.3-1
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 Apple iCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Ventura to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.2
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.2
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.2
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.38.3
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade curl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.85.0
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.38.3
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade iCloud for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.2
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.2
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.2
  15. Configuration

    Enable hardened runtime.

    Application 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·05:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-46698?

CVE-2022-46698 is a vulnerability in WebKit that was addressed with improved checks.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-46698?

CVE-2022-46698 affects Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS Ventura, Apple watchOS, Apple tvOS, Apple iCloud for Windows, and Apple Safari.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46698?

The severity of CVE-2022-46698 is not mentioned in the available information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-46698?

To fix CVE-2022-46698, update to the latest version of the affected software, as mentioned in the Apple support articles: [link1], [link2], [link3].

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46698?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-46698 in the following Apple support articles: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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