CVE-2022-46703: Input Validation

Published Dec 13, 2022
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Updated

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. An app may be able to read sensitive location information

Other sources

Accessibility. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

— Apple

Accounts. This issue was addressed with improved data protection.

— Apple

AMD. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

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

— Apple

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

— Apple

Credit

Wojciech Reguła@@_r3ggi(SecuRing), Adam M., Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Tommy Muir@@Muirey03, John Aakerblom@@jaakerblom, Antonio Zekic@@antoniozekic, 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, CVE-2022-46716, Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Offensive Security), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), Jiwon Park, Mieszko Wawrzyniak, an anonymous researcher, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), CVE-2022-24836, CVE-2022-29181, KirtiKumar Anandrao Ramchandani, Michael (Biscuit) Thomas, @@real_as3617, Hyeon Park@@tree_segment(Team ApplePIE), Maddie Stone(Google Project Zero), ChengGang Wu(Institute of Computing Technology), Yan Kang(Institute of Computing Technology), YuHao Hu(Institute of Computing Technology), Yue Sun(Institute of Computing Technology), Jiming Wang(Institute of Computing Technology), (Institute of Computing Technology), JiKai Ren(Institute of Computing Technology), Hang Shu(Institute of Computing Technology), Chinese Academy(Sciences), KirtiKumar Anandrao Ramchandani (kirtikumarar.com), hazbinhotel(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Samuel Groß(Google V8 Security), Dohyun Lee@@l33d0hyun(DNSLab at Korea University), Ryan Shin(IAAI SecLab at Korea University), Clément Lecigne(Google's Threat Analysis Group), Thijs Alkemade@@xnyhps(Computest Sector 7), CVE-2022-35252, Linus Henze(Pinauten GmbH), Yonghwi Jin@@jinmo123(Theori), John Balestrieri(Tinrocket), Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Trend Micro), Pan ZhenPeng@@Peterpan0927(STAR Labs SG Pte), ABC Research s.r.o., Ned Williamson(Google Project Zero), Nathan Wachholz(Google Project Zero), Dohyun Lee@@l33d0hyun(SSD Secure Disclosure Labs), Korea Univ., Andrey Labunets, Nikita Tarakanov, Zitong Wu(吴梓桐)(Zhuhai No), Xia0o0o0o(W4terDr0p), Sun Yat-sen University, Willy R. Vasquez(The University of Texas at Austin), ABC Research s.r.o

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple WatchOS<9.2
9.2
Apple macOS Monterey<12.6.2
12.6.2
Apple macOS Ventura<13.1
13.1
Apple iOS<16.2
16.2
Apple iPadOS<16.2
16.2
Apple iOS<15.7.2
15.7.2
Apple iPadOS<15.7.2
15.7.2
Apple iPadOS<16.2
Apple iPadOS>=15.0<15.7.2
Apple iPhone OS<16.2
Apple iPhone OS>=15.0<15.7.2
Apple macOS<13.1

Event History

Dec 13, 2022
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-46703?

CVE-2022-46703 is a vulnerability in the Weather app that was addressed with improved restrictions.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-46703?

CVE-2022-46703 affects Apple iOS up to version 16.2, Apple iPadOS up to version 16.2, Apple macOS Ventura up to version 13.1, Apple macOS Monterey up to version 12.6.2, Apple iOS up to version 15.7.2, Apple iPadOS up to version 15.7.2, and Apple watchOS up to version 9.2.

3

How can I fix CVE-2022-46703?

To fix CVE-2022-46703, update your Apple devices to the latest available software versions: Apple iOS 16.2 or later, Apple iPadOS 16.2 or later, Apple macOS Ventura 13.1 or later, Apple macOS Monterey 12.6.2 or later, Apple iOS 15.7.2 or later, Apple iPadOS 15.7.2 or later, and Apple watchOS 9.2 or later.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46703?

For more information about CVE-2022-46703, you can refer to the following resources: [Apple support page 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530), [Apple support page 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213532), [Apple support page 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213531).

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