CVE-2022-46718: Input Validation

Published Dec 13, 2022
·
Updated

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2. An app may be able to read sensitive location 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

Michael (Biscuit) Thomas, 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, 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., Xia0o0o0o(W4terDr0p), Sun Yat-sen University, Willy R. Vasquez(The University of Texas at Austin), ABC Research s.r.o, Andrey Labunets, Nikita Tarakanov, Zitong Wu(吴梓桐)(Zhuhai No)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.2
11.7.2
macOS<12.6.2
12.6.2
macOS Ventura<13.1
13.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<16.2
16.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<16.2
16.2
Apple iOS and iPadOS<15.7.2
15.7.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.7.2
15.7.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.7.2
iPhone OS<15.7.2
macOS>=11.0.0<11.7.2
macOS>=12.0.0<12.6.2
macOS>=13.0<13.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.7.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.6.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Ventura to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 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 15.7.2
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.7.2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade curl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.85.0
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.7.2
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.7.2
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Big Sur to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.7.2
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Monterey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.6.2
  13. Configuration

    Enable hardened runtime.

    hardened runtime = enabled

Event History

May 1, 2023
Exploit Published
via GitHub·06:34 PM
Jun 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-46718?

CVE-2022-46718 is a logic issue in TCC that has been addressed with improved restrictions.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-46718?

CVE-2022-46718 affects Apple iOS (up to version 16.2), Apple iPadOS (up to version 16.2), Apple iOS (up to version 15.7.2), Apple iPadOS (up to version 15.7.2), Apple macOS Ventura (up to version 13.1), Apple macOS Big Sur (up to version 11.7.2), and Apple macOS Monterey (up to version 12.6.2).

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46718?

The severity of CVE-2022-46718 is not specified.

4

How can CVE-2022-46718 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2022-46718, update your software to the latest versions provided by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46718?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-46718 on the Apple support website: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531)

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