CVE-2022-48618

Description

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0

HIGH

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

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Jan 31, 2024 Remediation due: Feb 21, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-367 CWE-367

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apple	ipados	< 16.2
apple	iphone_os	< 16.2
apple	macos	13.0 — 13.1
apple	tvos	< 16.2
apple	watchos	< 9.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-48618

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48618? +

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2022-48618? +

CVE-2022-48618 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48618? +

CVE-2022-48618 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-2022-48618? +

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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