CVE-2022-43454: tvos Double Free — Fix

Description

A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	ipados	< 16.2
apple	iphone_os	< 16.2
apple	macos	< 13.1
apple	tvos	< 16.2
apple	watchos	< 9.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102741 https://support.apple.com/en-us/102807 https://support.apple.com/en-us/102808 https://support.apple.com/en-us/102836

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43454? +

A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-43454? +

CVE-2022-43454 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43454? +

CVE-2022-43454 affects products from apple, specifically: ipados, iphone_os, macos, tvos, watchos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-43454? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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