Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 15.4.1 Kernel use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.4.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-26757. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.4.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 05/16/2022 by Ned Williamson as HT213258 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-26757. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 05/17/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

Upgrading to version 15.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

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Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: iOS/iPadOS 15.5

Timelineinfo

03/08/2022 🔍
05/16/2022 +68 days 🔍
05/16/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/17/2022 +1 days 🔍
05/28/2022 +11 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213258
Researcher: Ned Williamson
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-26757 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-26757
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-200044
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2022 16:07
Updated: 05/28/2022 08:10
Changes: 05/17/2022 16:07 (17), 05/17/2022 16:08 (2), 05/17/2022 16:11 (28), 05/24/2022 08:14 (1), 05/28/2022 08:10 (1)
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