CVE-2022-22629

Name: CVE-2022-22629
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-23T20:15:09.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22629 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3, Safari 15.4, watchOS 8.5, iTunes 12.12.3 for Windows, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4. EPSS estimates a 3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.3, Safari 15.4, watchOS 8.5, iTunes 12.12.3 for Windows, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.52%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Itunes	< 12.12.3
Apple	Safari	< 15.4
Apple	Ipados	< 15.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.4
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0.0, < 12.3
Apple	Tvos	< 15.4
Apple	Watchos	< 8.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213187Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213188Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213187Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213188Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22629?

How severe is CVE-2022-22629?

CVE-2022-22629 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22629?

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