Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.3 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213056Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213057Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213059Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213056Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213057Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213059Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-22593?
CVE-2022-22593 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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, ma...
How severe is CVE-2022-22593?
CVE-2022-22593 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22593?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos.