CVE-2022-48618
CVSS v3
7
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2024-01-31
- Patch Due Date
- 2024-02-21
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-01-09
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-48618?
The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.1, watchOS 9.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2. An attacker with arbitrary read and write capability may be able to bypass Pointer Authentication. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.7.1.
Is CVE-2022-48618 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-48618 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2024-02-21.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-48618?
CVE-2022-48618 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7 (HIGH severity).
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