CVE-2022-22640

Name: CVE-2022-22640
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:14.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22640 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, macOS Monterey 12.3, watchOS 8.5. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, macOS Monterey 12.3, watchOS 8.5. An 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

1.10%

61.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 15.4
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.4
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.3
Apple	Tvos	< 15.4
Apple	Watchos	< 8.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22640?

How severe is CVE-2022-22640?

CVE-2022-22640 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22640?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-22640?

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Source: NVD / NIST