CVE-2022-22593

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4, tvOS 15.3, Security Update 2022-001 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.3. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.36% Top 25%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
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References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055 release notes vendor advisory
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/HT213056 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-2022-22593?
CVE-2022-22593 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22593?
To fix CVE-2022-22593, 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-2022-22593 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-22593 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-22593?
CVE-2022-22593 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS.
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