Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0017
EPSS Percentile
37.5%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-787
Status
published
Products (2)
apple/ipados
< 16.2
apple/iphone_os
< 16.2
Published
Dec 15, 2022
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026