CVE-2022-22641
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.39%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22641 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, macOS Monterey 12.3. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, macOS Monterey 12.3. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.4 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 12.0, < 12.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.4 |
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/HT213182Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22641?
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, macOS Monterey 12.3. An application may be able to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-22641?
CVE-2022-22641 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22641?
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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