Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-42865

CVE-2022-42865:
macOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-42865 is a security vulnerability discovered in Apple's operating systems that was addressed in iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2, and macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, released on December 13, 2022. The vulnerability was identified in the AppleMobileFileIntegrity component, where an app could potentially bypass Privacy preferences (Apple Support, Apple Support).

Technical details

The vulnerability was discovered by Wojciech Reguła (@_r3ggi) of SecuRing. The issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime in the AppleMobileFileIntegrity component. This security fix was implemented across multiple Apple operating systems to prevent unauthorized privacy preference bypasses (Apple Support, Apple Support).

Impact

The vulnerability could allow a malicious app to bypass Privacy preferences, potentially giving unauthorized access to sensitive user data or system settings (Apple Support).

Mitigation and workarounds

Apple addressed this vulnerability by enabling hardened runtime in the AppleMobileFileIntegrity component. Users should update their devices to iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2, or macOS Big Sur 11.7.2 as appropriate to receive the security fix (Apple Support, Apple Support).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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