CVE-2022-22666
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.27%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22666 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, watchOS 8.5. EPSS estimates a 1.27% 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, watchOS 8.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to heap corruption.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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 | Tvos | < 15.4 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.5 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167144/AppleVideoDecoder-CreateHeaderBuffer-Out-Of-Bounds-Free.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167144/AppleVideoDecoder-CreateHeaderBuffer-Out-Of-Bounds-Free.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213182Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213186Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213193Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22666?
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.4, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2022-22666?
CVE-2022-22666 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22666?
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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