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IpadosOperating system · Apple

CVE-2022-42810

MEDIUM · 5.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2022-11-01
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 13.0 / 15.7.1 or later.
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58/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
No privileges

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, tvOS 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura 13. Processing a maliciously crafted USD file may disclose memory contents.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

A memory disclosure vulnerability in Apple's USD (Universal Scene Description) file processing. When processing a maliciously crafted USD file, improper memory handling allows the application to leak memory contents, potentially exposing sensitive data.

MitigationApply the vendor-supplied updates: iOS 15.7.1+, iPadOS 15.7.1+, tvOS 16.1+, iOS 16.1+, iPadOS 16+, or macOS Ventura 13+. Until patched, avoid opening USD files from untrusted sources.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
IpadosOperating system
Affected:< 15.7.1
Iphone OsOperating system
Affected:< 15.7.1= 16.0
macOSOperating system
Affected:< 13.0
TvosOperating system
Affected:< 16.1

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Check iOS or iPadOS version
    Go to Settings > General > About and note the version number (e.g., 15.7, 16.0, 15.6.1)
    Affected if Version is below 15.7.1 OR version equals exactly 16.0 (these are in the affected range)
  2. Check macOS version
    Click the Apple menu > About This Mac and note the version number (e.g., 12.6, 13.0, 12.5)
    Affected if Version is below 13.0 (macOS Ventura and later are not affected)
  3. Check tvOS version
    Go to Settings > General > About > Version and note the version number
    Affected if Version is below 16.1
  4. Identify USD file processing usage
    Search for applications that handle USD (Universal Scene Description) files, such as 3D modeling tools, AR apps, or file viewers that import USD content
    Affected if USD file processing features are actively used on the device
  5. Assess source of USD files
    Review any USD files downloaded from the internet, received via messaging apps, or opened from email attachments
    Affected if USD files from untrusted or unknown sources have been opened on the device

The environment is affected if the installed OS version falls within the vulnerable ranges (iOS/iPadOS < 15.7.1 or = 16.0, macOS < 13.0, tvOS < 16.1) AND the device is used to open or process USD files from potentially untrusted sources.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 13.0 / 15.7.1 / 16.1 or later
Fixed in 13.015.7.116.1
Interim mitigation

Apply the vendor-supplied updates: iOS 15.7.1+, iPadOS 15.7.1+, tvOS 16.1+, iOS 16.1+, iPadOS 16+, or macOS Ventura 13+. Until patched, avoid opening USD files from untrusted sources.

Recommended fix High confidence

iOS 16.1+/iPadOS 16.1+/macOS Ventura 13+/tvOS 16.1+

  1. Back up your device data before proceeding with the update
  2. For iOS devices: Go to Settings > General > Software Update and install iOS 16.1 or later (or iOS 15.7.1 if staying on iOS 15)
  3. For iPadOS devices: Go to Settings > General > Software Update and install iPadOS 16.1 or later (or iPadOS 15.7.1 if staying on iPadOS 15)
  4. For macOS: Open System Preferences > Software Update and upgrade to macOS Ventura 13.0 or later
  5. For tvOS: Go to Settings > System > Software Updates and install tvOS 16.1 or later
  6. After updating, avoid opening untrusted USD files from unknown sources as a defense-in-depth measure
Caveat Major OS upgrades may introduce UI changes or remove compatibility with older applications; review release notes before updating

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Ipados Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation1.0 h
  • Testing1.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
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