OOB write allows AC_exec in Apple OSes before 16.2/13.1/9.2
CVE-2022-46693 Published on December 15, 2022
An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.2, iCloud for Windows 14.1, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-46693 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Memory Corruption Vulnerability?
The software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can result in corruption of data, a crash, or code execution. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent write operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
CVE-2022-46693 has been classified to as a Memory Corruption vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-46693
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Affected Versions
Apple iCloud for Windows:- Version unspecified and below 14.1 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 16.2 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 13.1 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 16.2 is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 9.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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