CVE-2022-46709
CVE-2022-46709 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-46709?
- A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges
- How severe is CVE-2022-46709?
- CVE-2022-46709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-46709 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-46709?
- CVE-2022-46709 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-46709?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-46709 published?
- CVE-2022-46709 was published on 2023-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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