CVE-2022-42796
published 2022-11-01CVE-2022-42796: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to gain…
PriorityP336high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.30%
23.1th percentile
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Affected
7 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | ios_15.7_and_ipados | — | — |
| apple | ipados | < 15.7 | 15.7 |
| apple | iphone_os | < 15.7 | 15.7 |
| apple | macos | < 13.0 | 13.0 |
| apple | macos | >= unspecified < 13 | 13 |
| apple | macos | >= unspecified < 15.7 | 15.7 |
| apple | macos_ventura | — | — |
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VulDB
Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 15.6 Local Privilege Escalation (EUVD-2022-45859)
vuldb·2026-08-21·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-42796 [HIGH] Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 15.6 Local Privilege Escalation (EUVD-2022-45859)
A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 15.6 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-42796. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
VulDB
Apple macOS Audio Local Privilege Escalation (HT213488 / EUVD-2022-45859)
vuldb·2026-08-21·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-42796 [HIGH] Apple macOS Audio Local Privilege Escalation (HT213488 / EUVD-2022-45859)
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple macOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Audio. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-42796. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-hppc-7rjj-h77r: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-11-02
CVE-2022-42796 [HIGH] CWE-269 GHSA-hppc-7rjj-h77r: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code
This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Apple
CVE-2022-42796: macOS Ventura 13
vendor_apple·2022-10-24·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-42796 [HIGH] CVE-2022-42796: macOS Ventura 13
Apple Security Update: About the security content of macOS Ventura 13
Product: macOS Ventura
Version: 13
CVE: CVE-2022-42796
Component: Audio
Impact: An app may be able to gain elevated privileges
Description: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
Apple
CVE-2022-42796: iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7
vendor_apple·2022-09-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-42796 [HIGH] CVE-2022-42796: iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7
Apple Security Update: About the security content of iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7
Product: iOS 15.7 and iPadOS
Version: 15.7
CVE: CVE-2022-42796
Component: Audio
Impact: An app may be able to gain elevated privileges
Description: This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2022-11-01
Published