#VU61347 Improper Authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2022-22642

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61347

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22642

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in FaceTime. An attacker can bypass Emergency SOS passcode prompt.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.3.1 19D52

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346 - 15.3.1 19D52

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.