Apple Safari Web Content use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Safari and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Web Content Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-42826. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple Safari (Web Browser) (the affected version is unknown). Affected is an unknown code of the component Web Content Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, Safari 16.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was shared 02/28/2023. The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-42826 since 10/11/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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 11/29/2025).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2023-1185). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Gentoo Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Red Hat OpenShift
  • RESF Rocky Linux

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/11/2022 🔍
02/28/2023 +140 days 🔍
02/28/2023 +0 days 🔍
11/29/2025 +1005 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42826 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42826
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221904
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2023-1185 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2023 08:08
Updated: 11/29/2025 23:31
Changes: 02/28/2023 08:08 (39), 03/25/2023 20:37 (11), 10/09/2024 16:39 (16), 04/27/2025 21:52 (3), 11/29/2025 23:31 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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