CVE-2022-46709 Memory corruption in macOS

Critical 9.8 Published 10 Apr 2023 Updated 11 Feb 2025

An app can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to a memory corruption issue in Apple macOS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-46709?

CVE-2022-46709 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 10 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13, iOS 16. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46709?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46709?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-46709 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-46709 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-46709 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-pv66-8fqr-94c7.