Is CVE-2022-48618 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-48618 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-48618 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-48618 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-48618?

CVE-2022-48618 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-48618

Published: January 31, 2024

EPSS:0.17%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:37.7th

Official Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS contain a time-of-check/time-of-use (TOCTOU) memory corruption vulnerability that allows an attacker with read and write capabilities to bypass Pointer Authentication.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-01-31Federal patch deadline: 2024-02-21

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This time-of-check/time-of-use (TOCTOU) memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS allows an attacker with read and write capabilities to bypass Pointer Authentication. It is a high-severity flaw with confirmed exploitation in the wild, making it a critical concern.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its real-world impact.

Recommended Action

Apple users should apply all available security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS without delay. Ensure all devices are running the latest patched versions.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-48618 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-48618 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.