Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

• Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-09-14

[ Description ]Official description

The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, iOS 16, macOS Big Sur 11.7. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

CISA: Apple kernel, which is included in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, contains an unspecified vulnerability where an application may be able to execute code with kernel privileges.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 5 Oct 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.

No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.

[ References ]References

• seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/39Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
• seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/40Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
• seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
• seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
• support.apple.com/en-us/HT213443Release NotesVendor Advisory
• support.apple.com/en-us/HT213444Release NotesVendor Advisory
• support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445Release NotesVendor Advisory
• support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446Release NotesVendor Advisory
• www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource