Vulnerability details
Advisory: SB2022121376 - Remote code execution in Apple iOS
Vulnerable component: Apple iOS
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42856
CVSSv3 score: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Description:
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
External links:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213516