CVE-2022-22593

Name: CVE-2022-22593
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:12.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22593 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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

1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

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	>= 11.0, < 11.6.3
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.2
Apple	Tvos	< 15.3
Apple	Watchos	< 8.4

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/HT213059Release 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
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213059Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22593?

How severe is CVE-2022-22593?

CVE-2022-22593 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22593?

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