CVE-2022-22578

Description

A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.3, iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, macOS Monterey 12.2. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.16%

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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

Affected: Apple macOS

Affected: Apple tvOS

Affected: Apple watchOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213057	release notes vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213059	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22578?: CVE-2022-22578 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22578?: To fix CVE-2022-22578, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-22578 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22578 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-22578?: CVE-2022-22578 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS.

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