high
7.8
CWE
416 20 362
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2022-46712: Use After Free

First published: Mon Oct 24 2022(Updated: )

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or potentially execute code with kernel privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS<16.1
16.1
Apple iPadOS<16
16
Apple macOS<13.0
Apple macOS<13
13
watchOS<9.1
9.1
tvOS<16.1
16.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-46712?

    CVE-2022-46712 is a use after free vulnerability in the Kernel that has been addressed with improved memory management.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-46712?

    CVE-2022-46712 affects Apple iOS versions up to and excluding 16.1, Apple iPadOS versions up to and excluding 16, Apple tvOS versions up to and excluding 16.1, Apple watchOS versions up to and excluding 9.1, and Apple macOS Ventura versions up to and excluding 13.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-46712?

    The severity of CVE-2022-46712 is not specified in the provided information.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-46712?

    To fix CVE-2022-46712, you should update your Apple iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, or macOS Ventura to the specified versions or later as recommended by Apple.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46712?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-46712 on the following Apple support pages: [support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489](support.apple.com/en-us/HT213489), [support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492](support.apple.com/en-us/HT213492), [support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491](support.apple.com/en-us/HT213491).

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