Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 16.1.2 Software Update authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 16.1.2. This affects an unknown function of the component Software Update. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-42849. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 16.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Software Update. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 12/13/2022 by Mickey Jin as HT213530 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-42849. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/21/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future. The advisory points out:

A user may be able to elevate privileges

Upgrading to version 16.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

An access issue existed with privileged API calls. This issue was addressed with additional restrictions.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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 16.2

Timelineinfo

10/11/2022 🔍
12/13/2022 +63 days 🔍
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12/14/2022 +1 days 🔍
04/21/2025 +859 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT213530
Researcher: Mickey Jin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42849 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42849
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-215685
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/14/2022 09:12
Updated: 04/21/2025 18:09
Changes: 12/14/2022 09:12 (18), 12/14/2022 09:15 (28), 01/09/2023 13:22 (2), 01/09/2023 13:27 (12), 04/21/2025 18:09 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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