Improper input validation in Apple Ipados

CVE-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 NFS server may lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.003 (24.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46701?
CVE-2022-46701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-12-15.
How severe is CVE-2022-46701?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-46701 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.