CVE-2022-22658

Name: CVE-2022-22658
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-01T20:15:17.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22658 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.0.3. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.0.3. Processing a maliciously crafted email message may lead to a denial-of-service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 16.0.3

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213480Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213480Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22658?

An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.0.3. Processing a maliciously crafted email message may lead to a denial-of-service.

How severe is CVE-2022-22658?

CVE-2022-22658 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22658?

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