CVE-2022-46701
published 2022-12-15CVE-2022-46701: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2. Connecting to a malicious…
PriorityP343high7.8CVSS 3.1
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EPSS
0.34%
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The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2. Connecting to a malicious NFS server may lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges.
Affected
11 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | ios_16.2_and_ipados | — | — |
| apple | ipados | >= 16.0 < 16.2 | 16.2 |
| apple | iphone_os | >= 16.0 < 16.2 | 16.2 |
| apple | macos | >= 13.0 < 13.1 | 13.1 |
| apple | macos_big_sur | — | — |
| apple | macos_monterey | — | — |
| apple | macos_ventura | — | — |
| apple | tvos | < 16.2 | 16.2 |
| apple | tvos | >= unspecified < 16.2 | 16.2 |
| apple | tvos | >= unspecified < 13.1 | 13.1 |
| apple | tvos16.2 | — | — |
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Apple
CVE-2022-46701: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-46701 [HIGH] CVE-2022-46701: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2
Apple Security Update: About the security content of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2
Product: iOS 16.2 and iPadOS
Version: 16.2
CVE: CVE-2022-46701
Component: Kernel
Impact: Connecting to a malicious NFS server may lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges
Description: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.
Apple
CVE-2022-46701: tvOS16.2
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-46701 [HIGH] CVE-2022-46701: tvOS16.2
Apple Security Update: About the security content of tvOS16.2
Product: tvOS16.2
CVE: CVE-2022-46701
Component: Kernel
Impact: Connecting to a malicious NFS server may lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges
Description: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.
Apple
CVE-2022-46701: macOS Ventura 13.1
vendor_apple·2022-12-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-46701 [HIGH] CVE-2022-46701: macOS Ventura 13.1
Apple Security Update: About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.1
Product: macOS Ventura
Version: 13.1
CVE: CVE-2022-46701
Component: Kernel
Impact: Connecting to a malicious NFS server may lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges
Description: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.
Apple
CVE-2022-46701: macOS Big Sur 11.7
vendor_apple·2022-09-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-46701 [HIGH] CVE-2022-46701: macOS Big Sur 11.7
Apple Security Update: About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.7
Product: macOS Big Sur
Version: 11.7
CVE: CVE-2022-46701
Component: Kernel
Impact: Connecting to a malicious NFS server may lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges
Description: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.
Apple
CVE-2022-46701: macOS Monterey 12.6
vendor_apple·2022-09-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-46701 [HIGH] CVE-2022-46701: macOS Monterey 12.6
Apple Security Update: About the security content of macOS Monterey 12.6
Product: macOS Monterey
Version: 12.6
CVE: CVE-2022-46701
Component: Kernel
Impact: Connecting to a malicious NFS server may lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges
Description: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks.
VulDB
Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 16.1.2 Kernel memory corruption (HT213530 / EUVD-2022-49490)
vuldb·2026-10-16·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-46701 [HIGH] Apple iOS/iPadOS up to 16.1.2 Kernel memory corruption (HT213530 / EUVD-2022-49490)
A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS and iPadOS up to 16.1.2 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-46701. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
VulDB
Apple macOS up to 13.0 Kernel memory corruption (HT213532 / EUVD-2022-49490)
vuldb·2026-10-16·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-46701 [HIGH] Apple macOS up to 13.0 Kernel memory corruption (HT213532 / EUVD-2022-49490)
A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS. It has been rated as very critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Kernel. This manipulation causes memory corruption.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-46701. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
VulDB
Apple tvOS up to 16.1.1 Kernel memory corruption (HT213535 / EUVD-2022-49490)
vuldb·2026-10-16·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2022-46701 [HIGH] Apple tvOS up to 16.1.1 Kernel memory corruption (HT213535 / EUVD-2022-49490)
A vulnerability has been found in Apple tvOS up to 16.1.1 and classified as very critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-46701. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
The affected component should be upgraded.
GHSA
GHSA-qhw8-gxv4-588x: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-12-15
CVE-2022-46701 [HIGH] CWE-119 GHSA-qhw8-gxv4-588x: The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks
The issue was addressed with improved bounds checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2. Connecting to a malicious NFS server may lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/23http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535
2022-12-15
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