Apple iOS < 12.5.7 Vulnerability (HT213597)

high Nessus Plugin ID 170574

Synopsis

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is affected by a vulnerability.

Description

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is prior to 12.5.7. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability.

Solution

Upgrade to Apple iOS version 12.5.7 or later

See Also

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213597

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 170574

File Name: apple_ios_1257_check.nbin

Version: 1.18

Type: local

Published: 1/25/2023

Updated: 9/4/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 8.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2022-42856

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.8

Temporal Score: 8.2

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:apple:iphone_os

Required KB Items: mdm/dependency/unlocked

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 1/23/2023

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/15/2022

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 1/4/2023

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2022-42856

APPLE-SA: HT213597