CVE-2022-40304: Double Free

Published Oct 14, 2022
·
Updated

A flaw was found in libxml2. When a reference cycle is detected in the XML entity cleanup function the XML entity data can be stored in a dictionary. In this case, the dictionary becomes corrupted resulting in logic errors, including memory errors like double free.

Other sources

Accessibility. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

Apple

Accounts. This issue was addressed with improved data protection.

Apple

An issue was discovered in libxml2 before 2.10.3. Certain invalid XML entity definitions can corrupt a hash table key, potentially leading to subsequent logic errors. In one case, a double-free can be provoked.

AppleAVD. An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Apple

AppleMobileFileIntegrity. This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime.

Apple

Credit

Ned Williamson(Google Project Zero), Nathan Wachholz(Google Project Zero), Wojciech Reguła@@_r3ggi(SecuRing), ABC Research s.r.o, Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Tommy Muir@@Muirey03, John Aakerblom@@jaakerblom, Weijia Dai@@dwj1210(Momo Security), Ian Beer(Google Project Zero), Felix Poulin-Belanger, pattern-f@@pattern_F_(Ant Security Light), Adam Doupé(ASU SEFCOM), Apple, Maddie Stone(Google Project Zero), Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), KirtiKumar Anandrao Ramchandani, Adam M., Hyeon Park@@tree_segment(Team ApplePIE), an anonymous researcher, hazbinhotel(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Samuel Groß(Google V8 Security), Dohyun Lee@@l33d0hyun(SSD Secure Disclosure Labs), Korea Univ., Clément Lecigne(Google's Threat Analysis Group), Andrey Labunets, Nikita Tarakanov, Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Offensive Security), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), Zitong Wu(吴梓桐)(Zhuhai No)

Affected Software

51 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/libxml2<0:2.9.7-15.el8_7.1
0:2.9.7-15.el8_7.1
redhat/libxml2<0:2.9.13-3.el9_1
0:2.9.13-3.el9_1
redhat/libxml2<2.10.3
2.10.3
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.7.2
11.7.2
Apple tvOS<16.2
16.2
Apple WatchOS<9.2
9.2
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=3.0
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.2
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.1
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.0
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.8
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.7
Apple macOS Monterey<12.6.2
12.6.2
Apple macOS Ventura<13.0.1
13.0.1
Apple iOS<16.1.1
16.1.1
Apple iPadOS<16.1.1
16.1.1
Apple iOS<15.7.2
15.7.2
Apple iPadOS<15.7.2
15.7.2
Xmlsoft Libxml2<2.10.3
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP
NetApp Clustered Data Ontap Antivirus Connector
NetApp Manageability Software Development Kit
NetApp Smi-s Provider
NetApp Snapmanager Hyper-v
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
Apple iPadOS<15.7.2
Apple iPhone OS<15.7.2
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.7.2
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.6.2
Apple tvOS<16.2
Apple WatchOS<9.2
All of the following
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
All of the following
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
All of the following
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
All of the following
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
All of the following
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c

Event History

Oct 14, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Aug 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·03:29 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in libxml2?

The vulnerability ID for this issue in libxml2 is CVE-2022-40304.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40304?

The severity of CVE-2022-40304 is high.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2022-40304?

The affected software of CVE-2022-40304 includes Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS Monterey, Apple macOS Big Sur, Apple macOS Ventura, Apple watchOS, Apple tvOS, and Red Hat libxml2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-40304 in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS?

To fix CVE-2022-40304 in Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS, update to version 15.7.2 or later for iOS, version 16.1.1 or later for iOS, and version 9.2 or later for watchOS.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-40304 in Apple macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur, and macOS Ventura?

To fix CVE-2022-40304 in Apple macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur, and macOS Ventura, update to version 12.6.2 or later for macOS Monterey, version 11.7.2 or later for macOS Big Sur, and version 13.0.1 or later for macOS Ventura.

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