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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2022-42856 Apple · iOS

Apple iOS Type Confusion Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
8.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

0.19 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
40.5 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 40.5% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Dec 14, 2022

Remediation Due

Jan 04, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Apple iOS contains a type confusion vulnerability when processing maliciously crafted web content leading to code execution.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence