Apple watchOS Image memory allocation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple watchOS. This affects an unknown function of the component Image Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory allocation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-42795. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple watchOS (Smartwatch Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory allocation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-789. The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16, iOS 16, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was shared 11/02/2022. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-42795 since 10/11/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Class: Memory allocation
CWE: CWE-789 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/11/2022 🔍
11/02/2022 +22 days 🔍
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04/22/2025 +902 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42795 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42795
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-212704

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2022 07:09
Updated: 04/22/2025 21:27
Changes: 11/02/2022 07:09 (39), 04/22/2025 21:27 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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