CVE-2022-22579

Name: CVE-2022-22579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:12.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22579 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, Security Update 2022-001 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.3. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, Security Update 2022-001 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.3. Processing a maliciously crafted STL file may lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.3
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.3
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.7
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7
Apple	Macos	< 11.6.3
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.2
Apple	Tvos	< 15.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213056Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213057Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213053Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213054Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213055Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213056Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213057Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22579?

How severe is CVE-2022-22579?

CVE-2022-22579 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22579?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST