CVE-2022-42855 Privilege escalation in tvOS
An app can exploit a logic flaw to use arbitrary entitlements, potentially escalating privileges on Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-42855?
CVE-2022-42855 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2. An app may be able to use arbitrary entitlements.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42855?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42855?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42855 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-42855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42855 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Ipados
- CVE-2025-43300 Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24201 Apple Multiple Products WebKit Out-of-Bounds Write
- CVE-2025-24085 Apple Multiple Products Use-After-Free
- CVE-2025-31200 Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption
- CVE-2025-31201 Apple Multiple Products Arbitrary Read and Write
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rg9c-336x-3rq5.