VDB-299128 · CVE-2022-43454 · GCVE-0-2022-43454

Apple iOS/iPadOS double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS and classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to double free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-43454. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS and iPadOS (the affected version is unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A double free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-43454 since 03/05/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. 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 03/11/2025).

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / 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: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

03/05/2025 🔍
03/10/2025 +5 days 🔍
03/10/2025 +0 days 🔍
03/11/2025 +1 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-43454 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-43454
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299128
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2025 23:38
Updated: 03/11/2025 14:16
Changes: 03/10/2025 23:38 (53), 03/11/2025 14:16 (1)
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