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CVE-2022-42862: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

CVE-2022-42862 · published 3 years ago
Summary

This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.

What to do
  • Update apple ipados to version 16.2 or later.
  • Update apple iphone_os to version 16.2 or later.
  • Update apple macos to version 13.1 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple ipados < 16.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple iphone_os < 16.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple macos < 13.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-284Improper Access Control
Timeline
Published15 Dec 2022
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
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